a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
Cobb
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From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
Francisco
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From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
headingsnounUS /ˈhedɪŋz/
plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
San
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From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Another copy of the paper I saw in San Francisco."
scarcitynounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
spacingnounUS /ˈspeɪsɪŋ/
the time between occurrences of a repeating event
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
title-page
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From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The 'Daily American,'" he said to himself.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
directed up
From this reading Leaning back in his chair, and sending upward clouds of smoke from his fragrant cigar, Cobb unfolded the paper, and glanced at the title-page.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Opening it, he observed the same peculiarities which had attracted his attention before, the same headings for the columns, the same want of regularity in the spacing at the ends of the lines, and the same scarcity in the variation of the type used.
