Chapter XII · Some Reporters

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

anew

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

kill in large numbers

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

being joined in close association

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a member of a council

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

one or the other of two

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

an opposing military force

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

divisible by two

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

before any deductions

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He may either puff a man into a reputation, or puff him out of it.

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

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

inhale recreational drugs

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

of great significance or value

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He may either puff a man into a reputation, or puff him out of it.

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

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

engage in

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He may either puff a man into a reputation, or puff him out of it.

march in a procession

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

leave undone or leave out

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He may either puff a man into a reputation, or puff him out of it.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

never-ceasing

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

a human being

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

post in a public place

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

capable of happening or existing

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

of or associated with a province

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

express in words

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He may do so by the adoption of either of two systems: the first is persistent attention, the second is persistent neglect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

an area composed of subdivided lots

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is not too much to say that it is in his power to make or to annihilate the reputation of a Town Councillor, or even a Poor Law Guardian.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

under normal conditions

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.

in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

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

From this reading _An important person--The mayor-maker--Two systems--The puff and the huff--“Oh that mine enemy were reported verbatim!”--Errors of omission--Summary justice--An example--The abatement of a nuisance--The testimony of the warm-hearted--The fixed rate--A possible placard--A gross insult--Not so bad as it might have been--The subdivision of an insult--An inadequate assessment--The Town Councillor’s bribe--Birds of a feather--A handbook needed--An outburst of hospitality--Never again--The reporters “gloom”--The March lion--The popularity of the coroner._

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE chief of the reporting staff is usually the most important person connected with a provincial newspaper.