used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading THE CRUISER AMERICA.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
Ashley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
CRUISERnounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading THE CRUISER AMERICA.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
a man of refinement
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
engage in
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
Ricker
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From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
in the near future
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRUISER AMERICA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He reports at the room of the city editor, and that gentleman informs him that he has not arrived any too soon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
What's
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From this reading “What’s up?
at the time that
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading “I know that I am an hour or so behind, but I have been working up a story that will make interesting reading,” Ashley explains.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Jack, Mr. Ricker wants to see you,” is the information extended to Ashley when he reaches the office.
