used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
half the width of an em
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
on one occasion
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
QUIXOTE
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From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
St
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From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
Stepney
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From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW DON QUIXOTE Brooks reached London the next evening to find himself famous.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found himself held up at once to ridicule and contempt--praised and blamed almost in the same breath.
UtopianounUS /juːˈtoʊpiə/
a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
From this reading The Daily Gazette, in an article entitled "The New Utopia," dubbed him the "Don Quixote of philanthropy" the St. James's made other remarks scarcely so flattering.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The evening papers, one of which he had purchased en route, were one and all discussing his new charitable schemes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He drove at once to Stepney, and found his headquarters besieged by a crowd which his little staff of helpers was wholly unable to cope with, and half-a-dozen reporters waiting to snatch a word with him.
