Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

great and constant diligence and attention

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

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

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

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

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

grain intended to be or that has been ground

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

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

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

an event that happens

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

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

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

of no importance or relevance especially to a law case

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

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

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

law enacted by a legislative body

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

engage in

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

strong and sharp

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

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

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

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From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

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

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

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

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.

at the time that

From this reading Thus when he was sent by the Journal to Jefferson City to report the proceedings of the Missouri State Legislature, what his paper got was not an edifying summary of that unending grist of mostly irrelevant and immaterial legislation through the General Assembly hopper, but a running fire of pungent comment on the Idiosyncrasies of its officers and members.

during the time that

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading He had too many grotesque fancies dancing through his whimsical brain to make account or "copy" of the plain ordinary facts that for the most part make up the sum of the news of the average reporter's day.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The peculiarities and not the conventions of life appealed to him and he devoted himself to them with an assiduity that lasted while he lived.

the act of creating written works

From this reading EARLY EXPERIENCES IN JOURNALISM Although Eugene Field made his first essay in journalism as a reporter, there is not the shadow of a tradition that he made any more progress along the line of news-gathering and descriptive writing than he did as a student at Williams.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading What he wrote for the St. Louis Journal or Times-Journal, therefore, had little relation to the happening he was sent out to report, but from the outset it possessed the quality that attracted readers.