used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair was soon arranged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The affair was soon arranged.
artistenoun
a public performer (a dancer or singer)
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
artiste's
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From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Gavrolles bought the ‘Plain Speaker,’ and grinned diabolically.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
diabolicallyadverb
as a devil; in an evil manner
From this reading Gavrolles bought the ‘Plain Speaker,’ and grinned diabolically.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
the organ of sight
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
Gavrolles
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From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Gavrolles bought the ‘Plain Speaker,’ and grinned diabolically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
intonationsnounUS /ˌɪntəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “intonation” — rise and fall of the voice pitch
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
Lagardère
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From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
neck-to-neck
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From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Gavrolles bought the ‘Plain Speaker,’ and grinned diabolically.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
any competition
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
cut with a saw
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
in the near future
From this reading The affair was soon arranged.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Gavrolles bought the ‘Plain Speaker,’ and grinned diabolically.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
a special situation
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
the act of using
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A few whispers at the Club, a few significant looks and intonations, a few anonymous lines to the editors of the society journals, and the thing was complete.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gavrolles was an _artiste_, and, with an _artiste’s_ eye, he saw at a glance that the tactics of the newest thing in journalism furnished an admirable means of carrying out his designs.
YahoonounUS /ˈjɑːhuː/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading It was a neck-to-neck race between Lagardère and the Yahoo as to which should use the poison first.
