27th
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From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
(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 Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
in addition
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
compositors
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From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Indeed there was news that staggered humanity:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed there was news that staggered humanity:
ItemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
Leaguer
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From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
Marcus
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From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
Raggett
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From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Indeed there was news that staggered humanity:
not in physical motion
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed there was news that staggered humanity:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed there was news that staggered humanity:
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The strike of compositors which had maddened the conductors of daily journals proved to be a blessing in disguise.
a Caucasian
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
wildfirenounUS /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading The morning papers of December 27th became afternoon papers, and they went off like wildfire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Item One:--The death of Marcus White by drowning in the Thames--with the murderous clutch of Raggett and another Leaguer still on his throat.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Such stirring news had come to hand that a few hours’ delay in publishing the morning papers were worth all the terms that trades unions could exact--and more also.
