Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

(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 It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

take into custody

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

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

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

to double the degree

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

death of a person

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

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

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

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

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

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

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

not any; not one

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

recurring again and again

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

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From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the great case of Rivers's bank came before the law courts and the public.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

a special situation

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

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

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

precisely as stated

From this reading A watery grave may not be pleasant for the occupant of it, but it is a very fine thing for the press.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

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

From this reading It was important enough--for there was no war in those days--to be announced in big capitals on the placards of all the newspapers.

filled with water

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

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

From this reading _The Great Bank Case_--_Arrest of the Directors_--_Strange Disclosures in the City_--were the headings in the bills, repeated from day to day, and from week to week, as the case went on.

which person or people

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was of course doubly attractive from the fact that it was founded upon a tragedy, and that every writer in the papers who referred to it at all was at liberty to bring in a discussion of the motives and intentions of 'the unhappy man' who had introduced 'a watery grave' into the question.