Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a youthful male person

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

gotten under control

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

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 WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

possessive form 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 On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

divisible by two

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a quantity that is added

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

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From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

let for money

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

do one's shopping

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

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From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

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From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The office of Mr. Springthorpe's journal was situated up a flight of narrow stairs, the shop on the street front having been let to a pork-butcher for the sake of the rent.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

abounding with or resembling weeds

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.

plural of “weekly” — a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

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From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

at the time that

From this reading At the time when Henry Charles and his father made their first journey thither the journalistic conditions were not quite so straitened, as the evening paper and one of the weeklies had not come to increase competition; but even then the _Guardian_ was the least successful of the three.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHICH INTRODUCES AN EDITOR WHEELTON, an industrial town of some importance, lies less than an hour's journey by rail from Stratford.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is not exactly a home of learning, nor has it given any distinguished men to literature or science, but it boasts four weekly newspapers and a small daily sheet, which would appear to be more than the inhabitants require in the shape of local reading matter, for, with one exception, the newspapers of the town have a hard struggle for existence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading On the first floor were the editor's room, the reporters' room, and another small apartment that served as the general office, and contained a staff of one weedy young man with downy side-whiskers, and a perky little office boy.