used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
anew
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
any thing at all
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
don't
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From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
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 "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — 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 I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
at any time
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
and nothing more
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
a female domestic
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
engage in
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Little Miss Peters laughed again, disclosing a fascinating dimple.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
carry out
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
that'll
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From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
They're
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From this reading They're on the lookout for stuff that'll sell the paper."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Sad stuff it is, too, most of it," the old maid declared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I don't believe I shall ever write anything that will make the world better," she said; "and if I did, I don't believe the editor would take it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't think that is just what editors are after nowadays--do you?
