Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

a borough of New York City

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

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 talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

make larger

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

not any; not one

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

cut with a saw

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

for a short time

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

in the near future

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Mr. Bush now suggested that he buy the magazine for his son, alter its name, enlarge its scope, and make of it a national periodical.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

during the time that

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, one of these backers, Mr. Rufus T. Bush, associated with the Standard Oil Company, who became especially interested, thought he saw in the success of the magazine a possible opening for one of his sons, who was shortly to be graduated from college.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He talked to the publisher and editor about the idea, but the boys showed by their books that while there was a reasonable income for them, not wholly dependent on the magazine, there was no room for a third.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STARTING A NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE Edward felt that his daytime hours, spent in a publishing atmosphere as stenographer with Henry Holt and Company, were more in line with his editorial duties during the evenings.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _The Brooklyn Magazine_ was soon earning a comfortable income for its two young proprietors, and their backers were entirely satisfied with the way it was being conducted.