Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

(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 He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

an expectation

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

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

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

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From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

the act of buying

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

thrown away

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

being unjustly brought into disrepute

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

a social unit living together

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

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

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

too small or unimportant to merit attention

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

a message received and understood

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

and nothing more

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

a room where books are kept

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

without good reason

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He scanned all the advertising columns systematically, and then turned to the news departments.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading With this not inconsiderable burden under his arm he betook himself to the library and began an eager search for certain information.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A great heap of discarded “sections” grew about him as he progressed, and little by little a look of troubled anticipation vanished from his eyes.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

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

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

which person or people

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SUNDAY MORNING The Barons were the kind of family that have just one morning newspaper left at their door on Sunday, and who believe that it contains everything that ought to concern them in any way--that whatever is published in any other newspaper is to be regarded with scepticism, or lightly discredited.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Yet on this particular Sunday morning Victor Baron arose early and intercepted the paper-carrier, and amazed that industrious youth by buying a copy of every journal he carried.