Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

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From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

plural of “deadlock” — a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

well in the past; former

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

at any time

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

every person

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

with resolute determination

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

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

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

plural of “halo” — an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

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

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

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

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

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

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

only a very short time before

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

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

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

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

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

in the direction of

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

coming next after the twentieth in position

From this reading On the twenty-first, the King caused a conference of British and Irish leaders to assemble at Buckingham Palace.

coming next after the twenty-third in position

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.

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

From this reading I Towards the end of July there was some particularly splendid excitement for the newspaper-reading public.

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

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

in or at the place that

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

which person or people

From this reading On the twenty-fourth, the British and Irish leaders departed from Buckingham Palace in patriotic halos of national champions who had failed to agree "in principle or detail."

-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading Deadlock and Crisis flew about the streets in stupendous type; and though they had been doing so almost daily for the past eighteen months, everybody could see, with the most delicious thrills, that these were more firmly locked deadlocks and more critical crises than had ever before come whooping out of the inexhaustible store where they were kept for the public entertainment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ireland provided it; and the newspapers, as the events enlarged one upon the other, could scarcely find type big enough to keep pace with them.