Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

fearless and daring

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

someone who is a detective

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

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

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

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 INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

set up or found

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

a young female

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

pretentiously elegant

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

the peak of a hill

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

engage or hire for work

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

a small worthless amount

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

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

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

engage in

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

not any; not one

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

in an open way

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

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

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

expressive of contempt

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

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

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

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

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

which person or people

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Any one can work a machine with a little practice but it takes brains to run a high-class magazine like ours."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE WOODS Dick Percival was as good as his word and lost no time in telling the Hilltop boys that he had found an ideal editor for the monthly magazine conducted in the interests of the Academy and contributed to by the brightest minds among them.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "If we did we could hire a six-dollar-a-week typewriter girl to do the work.

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

From this reading The majority agreed that Jack would make a better editor but there were some who opposed this choice, not openly but in a sneering, underhand way that was harder to combat than if they had put on an attitude of bold defiance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't want a mere clerk for an editor," said Peter Herring to a number of his cronies.