used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
flaccidadjectiveUS /ˈflæksɪd/
drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
pen-picture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
pippinnounUS /ˈpɪpɪn/
any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
Robson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
in or at or to some place
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE pippin of a story never ripened into print.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a flaccid hope that there might have been a mistake somewhere, its author perused the columns of The Record a second time.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But not a word of that brilliant pen-picture which he had so affectionately worked out.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Mr. Robson’s formal report of the meeting, a staid bit of journalism, appeared in full.
