used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
car-shops
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From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
gleanverbUS /ɡliːn/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
the force of workers available
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
paper'snounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
possessive form of “paper” — a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
Ryder
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From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
not in physical motion
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “The situation at the car-shops has assumed a serious phase, and a strike is imminent.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ON Thursday the _Herald_ published its report of the trouble at the shops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ryder served up his sensation, which was still a sensation, in spite of the fact that it was common property and two days old before it was accorded the dignity of type and ink, in his most impressive style:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oakley had looked forward to the paper's appearance with considerable eagerness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hoped to glean from it some idea of the tactics the men would adopt, and in this he was not disappointed.
