used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
calibrenoun
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
educateverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪt/
give an education to
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
divisible by two
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
NOWADAYSnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
an amount of time
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
pressmannounUS /ˈpresmən/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
express in words
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
an educational institution
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
unusual or striking
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading But I have never heard that the seminary in question turned out any pressman of eminence or even of uncommon aptitude.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
precisely as stated
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, in my own time a school of journalism was founded by a man who had taken to the calling quite late in life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
belonging to which person
From this reading The founder of the singular academy was a Mr. David Anderson, about whom and about whose school I may have something to say in another chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man of very different calibre, a profound literary scholar, the most cultured critic of his time, was, at a more recent period, imbued with Anderson’s idea that a special training was desirable in the case of candidates for a vacancy on a newspaper staff.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading NOWADAYS, I understand, there are schools to educate young gentlemen for the Press.
