Chapter IX

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

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

inability to perceive written words

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

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From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

declared but not proved

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

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

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

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

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

an occurrence of something

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

threatening with damnation

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

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 Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

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

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The reasons for this were obvious.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

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

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

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

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

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

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The reasons for this were obvious.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

the act of punishing

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reasons for this were obvious.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

have in common

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

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

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

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

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The reasons for this were obvious.

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

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

the act of testing something

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

lacking justification or authorization

From this reading Then the alleged libel was, if unjustified, of a particularly cruel and damning character; and so it was not a question of damages but of punishment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

precisely as stated

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

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

From this reading ALEXIA’S DENIAL Suddenly it became known that the venue of the sensational Vaux House case was to be changed from a civil to a criminal court.

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

From this reading The reasons for this were obvious.

at the time that

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

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

From this reading The one meant a summary trial, the other involved vexatious delays which, considering the very odious position in which Countess Alexia was placed by the scandal, were not to be endured.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.

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

From this reading Perhaps the writers who had been so quick to jump at conclusions, and, when seized upon, to elaborate doubtful facts into flamingly sensational “copy,” began to share with the editors who accepted them, certain misgivings that they had asserted more than they could prove.