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A Hundred Years Hence

Chapter V

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THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.
A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.
To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.
Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.
It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Hundred Years Hence

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of A Hundred Years Hence is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.
/ðə ˈnuːzpeɪpər ʌv ðə ˈfjuːtʃər ənd ðə ˈfjuːtʃər ʌv ðə ˈnuːzpeɪpər səˈspendɪŋ æz ˈhɑːrdli wɪˈðɪn ðə baʊndz ʌv ˈmænɪdʒəbəl kənˈdʒektʃər ˈeni əˈtempt tuː ˈfɑːloʊ ʌp ðə səˈdʒestʃən wɪð wɪtʃ ðə ˈpriːviəs ˈtʃæptər kənˈkluːdəd wiː kæn ˈveri ˈiːzəli ˌɪˈmædʒən ðə laɪnz ɑːn wɪtʃ ˈnuːzpeɪpərz sʌtʃ æz wiː noʊ ɑːr ˈlaɪkli tuː dɪˈveləp məˈkænɪkli/
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A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.
/ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˈprɑːsesəz ɔːlˈredi ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ɪn ˈembrioʊ kæn biː ʃoʊn tuː biː ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv ˈveri ɡreɪt ɪkˈstenʃən ənd ˈsevrəl dɪˈskʌvəriz wɪtʃ æn ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən ɪz ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv prɪˈdɪktɪŋ kʊd ənd ˈdaʊtləs wɪl biː əˈplaɪd tuː ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
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To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.
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Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.
/ˈdeɪli ˈnuːzpeɪpərz ʌv ðə ˈprezənt ˈmoʊmənt ɑːr ɪn ə mɔːr ɔːr les trænˈsɪʃənəl steɪt/
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It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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editorial adjective US /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading “To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.”

embryo noun US /ˈembrioʊ/

(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium

From this reading “A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.”

extension noun US /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading “A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.”

journalism noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading “A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.”

manageable adjective US /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

capable of being managed or controlled

From this reading “THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.”

predicting verb US /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/

-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading “A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.”

Suspending verb US /səˈspendɪŋ/

-ing form of “suspend” — hang freely

From this reading “THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.”

transitional adjective US /trænˈsɪʃənəl/

of or relating to or characterized by transition

From this reading “Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

difficult task adjective + noun

In this reading “To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.”

twenty-five years adjective + noun

In this reading “It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.”

within the bounds preposition + article + noun counted as “within … bounds”

In this reading “THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.”

many respects adjective + noun

In this reading “It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.”

Daily newspapers noun + noun counted as “daily newspaper”

In this reading “Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.”

previous chapter adjective + noun

In this reading “THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.”

compared with verb + particle counted as “compare with”

In this reading “It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.”

any attempt adjective + noun

In this reading “THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

boundsnounUS /baʊndz/

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

DailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

embryonounUS /ˈembrioʊ/

(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

presently existing

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/

realize beforehand

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

FUTUREadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

linesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

manageableadjectiveUS /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

capable of being managed or controlled

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

NEWSPAPERnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/

-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

rationalised

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From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

retrogressionnoun

passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

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

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

SuspendingverbUS /səˈspendɪŋ/

-ing form of “suspend” — hang freely

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

tasknounUS /tæsk/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

transitionaladjectiveUS /trænˈsɪʃənəl/

of or relating to or characterized by transition

From this reading Daily newspapers of the present moment are in a more or less transitional state.

twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/

being five more than twenty

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To foresee the future of the newspaper on what may be called the editorial side is a much more difficult task, because we have here to take into account the influence of the developed and rationalised education of the people, which is certain to demand very great changes.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A number of processes already existing in embryo can be shown to be capable of very great extension; and several discoveries which an intelligent anticipation is capable of predicting could, and doubtless will, be applied to journalism.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE NEWSPAPER OF THE FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE NEWSPAPER Suspending, as hardly within the bounds of manageable conjecture, any attempt to follow up the suggestion with which the previous chapter concluded, we can very easily imagine the lines on which newspapers such as we know are likely to develop mechanically.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading It can hardly, I think, be denied that the papers which enjoy the greatest popularity exhibit retrogression in many respects when compared with the best newspapers of twenty-five years ago.

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