used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
anew
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
Ah
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From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
communaladjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəl/
for or by a group rather than individuals
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
deficiences
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From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
set up or found
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
invidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
JudahnounUS /ˈdʒuːdə/
(Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
not any; not one
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
omissionsnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
on one occasion
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
partook
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From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
RaphaelnounUS /ˌrɑːfaɪˈel/
Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
Sampson
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From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
Saville
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From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
Strelitski
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From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
to-day
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From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'Ah, Strelitski!' cried Raphael, jumping up in glad surprise.
someone who visits
From this reading The arrival of a visitor put an end to the invidious comparison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM SOUL TO SOUL On the Friday that Percy Saville returned to town, Raphael, in a state of mental prostration modified by tobacco, was sitting in the editorial chair.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
at the time that
From this reading Fortunately to-day there were no flagrant omissions, no palpable shortcomings such as had once and again thrown the office of the _Flag_ into mourning when communal pillars were found dead in the opposition paper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was engaged in his pleasing weekly occupation of discovering, from a comparison with the great rival organ, the deficiences of the _Flag of Judah_ in the matter of news, his organisation for the collection of which partook of the happy-go-lucky character of Little Sampson.
