used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
a quantity of money
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EDITOR'S CHIP-BASKET.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
cannot
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From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
CHIP-BASKET
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From this reading AN EDITOR'S CHIP-BASKET.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
EDITOR'SnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading AN EDITOR'S CHIP-BASKET.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
not any; not one
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People outside have no idea of the amount of rhyme that comes to a printing office.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
the act of using
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the top were some things that looked like fifteen or twenty poems.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On our way out the newspaper rooms we stumbled over the basket in which is deposited the literary material we cannot use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The basket upset and surprised us with its contents.
