Chapter IV

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

having companions or an escort

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

(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 It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

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

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

aroused to action

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

make calm or still

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

set up or found

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

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From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

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From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

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From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

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From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

the force of workers available

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

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 Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

being perceived or observed

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

on one occasion

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

and nothing more

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

-ing form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

express in words

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

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From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the previous articles had only elicited a growl here or there from a hide-bound Catholic or from an iron-clad Evangelical, but now his post-bag was full.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

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

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

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

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

to a vital degree

From this reading Malone found himself at once plunged into a huge correspondence, for and against, which in itself was enough to show how vitally the question was in the minds of men.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

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

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

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

From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES SOME STRANGE DOINGS IN HAMMERSMITH The article by the Joint Commissioners (such was their glorious title) aroused interest and contention.

which person or people

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

but in spite of that

From this reading Most of them were ridiculing the idea that psychic forces existed and many were from writers who, whatever they might know of psychic forces, had obviously not yet learned to spell.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It had been accompanied by a depreciating leaderette from the sub-editor which was meant to calm the susceptibilities of his orthodox readers, as who should say; “These things have to be noticed and seem to be true, but of course you and I recognise how pestilential it all is.”