used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
Barnes
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From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
carefully weighed
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
true confidential information
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
DISCUSSINGverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
else
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From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
set up or found
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
GodsendnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsend/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
halfpennynoun
an English coin worth half a penny
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
immutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
and nothing more
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed continually to forget his own personal and actual connection with the affair.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
refrain from harming
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
unwrittenadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing else was talked about anywhere.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was discussed, amongst other places, at the Sheridan Club, of which Wrayson was a member, and where he spent most of his spare time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISCUSSING THE CRIME The murder of Morris Barnes, considered merely as an event, came as a Godsend to the halfpenny press, which has an unwritten but immutable contract with the public to provide it with so much sensation during the week, in season or out of season.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
Wrayson
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From this reading Under the influence of the general example, Wrayson found himself within a few days discussing its details with perfect coolness, and with an interest which never flagged.
