used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
a quantity of money
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
move towards
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
articulatedadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪtɪd/
consisting of segments held together by joints
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
ClarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
eliminationnounUS /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
esotericadjectiveUS /ˌesəˈterɪk/
confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
GLIMMERINGS
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From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
gristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
a message received and understood
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
linotypenounUS /ˈlɪnoʊtaɪp/
a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
become covered with mist
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
multipleadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəpəl/
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
without much difficulty
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
Sunday'snounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
possessive form of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the new editor of the "Clarion" the things he did not know about this enterprise of which he had suddenly become the master loomed to the skies.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
turning-out
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From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
type-mechanism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
unwittingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋ/
not done with purpose or intent
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He could as well have manipulated a linotype machine as have given out a quiet Sunday's assignment list: as readily have built a multiple press as made up an edition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of the refined and articulated processes of acquisition, selection, and elimination which went to the turning-out of the final product, he was wholly unwitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading GLIMMERINGS Ignorance within one's self is a mist which, upon closer approach, proves a mountain.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Together with the rest of the outer world, he had comfortably and vaguely regarded a newspaper as a sort of automatic mill which, by virtue of having a certain amount of grain in the shape of information dumped into it, worked upon this with an esoteric type-mechanism, and, in due and exact time, delivered a definite grist of news.
