used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
anew
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
feather-weight
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From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
GorkynounUS /ˈɡɔːrki/
Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
Gorky'snounUS /ˈɡɔːrkiz/
possessive form of “gorky” — Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
ten 10s
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
MaximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
by chance
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
news-value
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From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
scare-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So then the editors of the “World” remembered that story which they had got from the Russian Embassy; or maybe the Embassy reminded them of it again.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Next morning the “World” came out with a scare-story on the front page, to the effect that Maxim Gorky had insulted the American people by coming to visit them and introducing his mistress as his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading By this story they could destroy entirely the news-value of Gorky’s writings; they could render worthless the contract with their hated rival!
a late time of life
From this reading That incidentally they would help to hold one or two hundred million people in slavery and torment for an indefinite number of years—that weighed with the staff of the “World” not a feather-weight.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading thereby incurred the furious enmity of the “New York World”!
