used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
argus-eyedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
far-reaching
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From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
Fenton
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From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
a long fixed look
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
let have
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
how
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From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
on one occasion
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is enough if the navigator of a journalistic craft obtains the respect and loyalty of his crew.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
not often
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
superior'snounUS /suːˈpiːriərz/
possessive form of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
TrumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading John Fenton had once called Mr. Robinson, of the _Trumpet_, an argus-eyed editor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Fenton did not fully realize how searching and far-reaching was his superior’s gaze.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are too closely in touch with the methods by which he produces his effects to grant him that admiration that the readers of his newspaper feel for him.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The managing editor of a New York newspaper is seldom appreciated at his true worth by his subordinates.
