Chapter XIV

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

how long something has existed

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

a man who has never been married

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

conduct characteristic of a bohemian

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

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From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

a professional whose work is consistently of high quality

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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 An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

(used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

divisible by two

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

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

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

third-person singular of “imperil” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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 FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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 FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

existing in possibility

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

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From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner.

have flavor; taste of something

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

not in physical motion

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

carry out

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading _Ergo_, if the grocer has his villa, so must the editor.

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

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

From this reading FATE AND A FIDDLER IN the life of journalism--many ways the least conventional of callings, in which there remains even in our prosaic day a savour of Bohemianism--there is still the need to observe the conventions of a commercial age.

which person or people

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If the editor be a bachelor, then the dignity of his paper demands that he shall take lodging in the most pretentious neighbourhood his means will allow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An editor who familiarises with his reporters imperils his authority, for every man of his staff considers himself to be as good a craftsman as the editor; and does not the humblest junior carry in his wallet the potential quill of an editor-in-chief?