adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so with Peter Ruff.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
RuffnounUS /rʌf/
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so with Peter Ruff.
spiciest
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From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Novels he very seldom read--he did not, in fact, appreciate the necessity for their existence.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A glance at the headlines and a few of the spiciest paragraphs, a vague look at the leading article, and the sheets were thrown away to make room for more interesting literature.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole epitome of modern life was, he argued, to be found among the columns of the daily press.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a favourite theory with Peter Ruff that the morning papers received very insufficient consideration from the majority of the British public.
