used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIG HIT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BIG HIT.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
Bulletin's
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From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
Carroll'snounUS /ˈkærəlz/
possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
composing-room
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From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
the act of departing
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
cause to move by striking
From this reading A BIG HIT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
hear with intention
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
pressmen
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From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
pressroom
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From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
printersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
snapshotsnounUS /ˈsnæpʃɑːts/
plural of “snapshot” — an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But both the composing-room and pressroom forces indignantly refused to listen to this sinister suggestion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first of these was an endeavor to persuade Carroll’s printers and pressmen to go on strike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the hour for going to press arrived, two more attempts were made to prevent the Bulletin’s snapshots from reaching the public.
which person or people
From this reading The men were approached by a local politician, who offered them tempting cash inducements to refuse to get out the paper.
