Chapter XII

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

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

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

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

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

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

favoring or practicing capitalism

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It was a sort of oasis in the desert.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

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 A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

divisible by two

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

to an exceptional degree

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

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

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

a person with the same name as another

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

not any; not one

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading It was a sort of oasis in the desert.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

in the near future

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

on the contrary

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a sort of oasis in the desert.

fairness in following the rules of the game

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

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

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

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

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

in a hearty manner

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

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

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

accept gladly

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

(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 A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

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

From this reading The _Times_, for all its drum-and-trumpet democracy, was, as he knew quite well, aristocratic and capitalistic at heart, and so was its American namesake with which his services were shared--indeed the latter journal made no especial effort to conceal the fact--and so the kind of stuff he had sent in the night before was exceptionally welcome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A telegram from the foreign editor of the _Times_ had been brought him with his breakfast congratulating him warmly on his exclusive story and praying him to follow it up.

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

From this reading A DAY’S WORK Well, it was done, Selden reflected rather grimly next morning, over his coffee.

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

From this reading Presently there would be a ponderous editorial to the effect that staunch and sturdy Britain, with its traditional love of sportsmanship and fair play, was prepared to give even kings a chance!