used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading That weak defense!
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
an act that fails
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
with resolute determination
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
a young female
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How she must have suffered!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her sad letters!
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
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From this reading How she must have suffered!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
the literary culture
From this reading Her sad letters!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading How she must have suffered!
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The pathos of that poor little murdered country girl!
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Her sad letters!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How she must have suffered!
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading How she must have suffered!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading That weak defense!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dreary aftermath of a great contest and a great failure, with the general public from coast to coast--in view of this stern local interpretation of the tragedy--firmly convinced that Clyde was guilty and, as heralded by the newspapers everywhere, that he had been properly convicted.
