1903
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From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
1921
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From this reading _Fortnightly Review_, November, 1921.]
3
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From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
5
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From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
8
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From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
AtrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
celebritiesnounUS /səˈlebrɪtiz/
plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
Cinematograph
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From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
ColumnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
epigramnounUS /ˈepəɡræm/
a witty saying
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
FortnightlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/
occurring every two weeks
From this reading _Fortnightly Review_, November, 1921.]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
gibbets
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From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
not in action or at work
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
of great significance or value
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
MacedoniannounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən/
a native or inhabitant of Macedon
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
MarvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _Fortnightly Review_, November, 1921.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
and nothing more
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
pre-occupation
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From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _Fortnightly Review_, November, 1921.]
RevoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 5: "The Revolt against Authority."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
unemploymentnounUS /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being unemployed or not having a job
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
at the time that
From this reading Foreign politics were only brought home to the masses when they lent themselves to sensational or spectacular treatment, and, in 1903, _Punch_ gibbets an announcement in the _Scotsman_: "Scenes resulting from the Macedonian Atrocities displayed by the Modern Marvel Cinematograph, at 3 and 8 (see Amusement Column)."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is increasingly concerned with the popular pre-occupation with sport and criminal celebrities, combined with a corresponding apathy on important questions.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Sport and Crime_] What troubled _Punch_, to borrow an epigram from another American anonymous writer, was "not so much the unemployment of the idle as the idleness of the employed."
