used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
arabesquenoun
position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
copy-paper
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From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
erasedverbUS /ɪˈreɪst/
past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
grittyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪti/
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
From this reading We want gritty men.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
illegibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
the force of workers available
From this reading We want gritty men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
on one occasion
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading At the side of one experiment was written, "Try American style," and the fragment began-- "The King must go.
two times
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
precisely as stated
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We want gritty men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We want gritty men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, the contribution was the more perplexing at first, as it opened with a succession of erased paragraphs.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer appeared to have attempted the article once or twice in several journalistic styles.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
but in spite of that
From this reading The article from the special correspondent of the _Court Journal_ arrived in due course, written on very coarse copy-paper in the King's arabesque of handwriting, in which three words filled a page, and yet were illegible.
