used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
Denin
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From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
else
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From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
engage in
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
on one occasion
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
Sibley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
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 It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It asked him to call at once on Mr. Sibley; but Denin, warned that the manuscript story could not be read for a week or more, did not dream that the publisher had already raced through it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
at the time that
From this reading When the message arrived, Denin was reading and marking newspaper advertisements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Denin hardly knew what to think of the telegram which came next morning.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Sibley might, in kindness, wish to end the author's suspense, and put him out of misery.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His fear was that a mere glance at the first page had been enough, showing the skilled critic that the work lacked literary value; or else that the bulk was insufficient to make a book.
