used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
aggregatenounUS /ˈæɡrəɡət/
the whole amount
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
being joined in close association
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
barquenoun
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
black-sheep
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From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
Blaydon
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From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
gotten under control
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
set up or found
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
ten 10s
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
a single distinct event
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
engage in
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
Marcus
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From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
NovanounUS /ˈnoʊvə/
a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
and nothing more
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
Scotia
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From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
sub-leaders
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From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the arrival of the Canadian papers that it was found that there was a popular feature in the transaction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The public mind, always deeply stirred by an account of a black-sheep hero, could not be ignored by the newspapers; and in recognition of this fact, several columns in the aggregate and a few sub-leaders appeared dealing with the attempt--a successful attempt too--made by Marcus Blaydon to make up for the errors of his past by an act of heroism that had cost him his life.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They had previously published cables to the same effect, but only to the extent of a hundred words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At that time no more interest was attached to the incident than would be associated with the wreck of an ordinary vessel.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Yarmouth
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From this reading Of course the next day some of the London newspapers contained ample, though by no means extravagant, reports of the wreck of the barque on the coast of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
