used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
BOOKBINDERSnounUS /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/
plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
BRAUNWORTH
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From this reading _With Illustrations by_ FREDERIC DORR STEELE PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
showing who or what does the action
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the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
Cracksmannoun
a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
DORR
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earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
etc
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From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
FREDERIC
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
go away from a place
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
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 In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
meteoricadjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
exert pressure or force to or upon
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PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
RafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
reformer's
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From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
STEELEnounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
ThousandthnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndθ/
position 1,000 in a countable series of things
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
Topham
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From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
VinsonnounUS /ˈvɪnsən/
United States jurist who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court (1890-1953)
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading In the course of his meteoric career as Secretary of State for the Home Department, the Right Honorable Topham Vinson instituted many reforms and earned the reformer's whack of praise and blame.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
in the company of; together with
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Author of Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman, The Thousandth Woman, etc.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His methods were not those of the permanent staff; and while his notorious courage endeared him to the young, it was not in so strong a nature to leave friend or foe lukewarm.
