used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
assistant-editor
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From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Sometimes he got the better of the beasts, and sometimes the beasts got the better of him.
book-column
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From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
contributornounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətər/
someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
Fenton
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From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sometimes he got the better of the beasts, and sometimes the beasts got the better of him.
gray-headedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he got the better of the beasts, and sometimes the beasts got the better of him.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes he got the better of the beasts, and sometimes the beasts got the better of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
something you have to do
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
go across or through
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
an amount of time
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
Risca
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From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he got the better of the beasts, and sometimes the beasts got the better of him.
make square
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
Stellamaris
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From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading At this period of his career he was assistant-editor of a weekly review, in charge of the book-column of an evening newspaper, the contributor of a signed weekly article on general subjects to the “Daily Herald,” and of a weekly London letter to an American syndicate.
which person or people
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THUS it came to pass that, for the sake of Stellamaris, Risca remained in London and fought with beasts in Fenton Square.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the former occasions he celebrated the victory by doing an extra turn of work; on the latter he sat idly growling at defeat.
but in spite of that
From this reading From this it will be seen that for a man not yet thirty he had achieved a position in journalism envied by many who had grown gray-headed in the game.
