used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
Asmodeus
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From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
averred
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From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
true confidential information
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
Gebb
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From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
Grangebury
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From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
an established custom
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
ill-doers
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From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
invadesverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
magpienounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪ/
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
meddlesomeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəlsəm/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
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 As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
notebooksnounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊks/
plural of “notebook” — a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
unusual or striking
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the circumstances of the crime became known, the reporters of every newspaper in the metropolis flocked to Paradise Row with expansive notebooks, eager eyes, and inquiring minds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
unroofs
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From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading He invades the privacy of our lives, unroofs our houses, reveals our secrets, and trumpets forth things best left untold to the four quarters of the globe.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gebb had an especial abhorrence of this magpie habit of the Press; as he averred, with much reason, that the excessively minute details of criminal cases set forth in the newspapers put the ill-doers on their guard, and warned them of coming dangers, with the result that they were easily able to evade the futile clutches of the hands of Justice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The journalist is the true Asmodeus of the day, and is quite as fond as that meddlesome demon of interfering with what does not concern him.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in the instance of the Grangebury murder, the publication of details had a singular result: no less than the assisting of right against wrong.
