Chapter VI

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

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From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

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

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

apart from; not including

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

tastelessly showy

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

in a free manner

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

in a helpless manner

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

the transmission of information

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

most important element

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

a particular point in time

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

befitting a monk; inclined to self-denial

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

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

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

not any; not one

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

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From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

and nothing more

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

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 "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

an amount of time

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

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From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

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

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

a representation by picture or portraiture

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

put into print

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

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

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading But it was helplessly and thoroughly personal, and it was no more philosophized than a monkish chronicle of the Middle Ages.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

lacking kindness

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

without scruples or principles

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading The report was flashy and vulgar and unscrupulous, but it was not brutal, except by accident, and not unkind except through the necessities of the case.

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

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.

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

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "The Consensus of Public Feeling," in portraying which Pinney did not fail to exploit the proprietary word he had seized, formed the subject of some dramatic paragraphs; and the whole formed a rich and fit setting for the main facts of Northwick's undoubted fraud and flight, and for the conjectures which Pinney indulged in concerning his fate.

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From this reading People of all occupations became leading residents in virtue of taking Pinney into their confidence, and "A Prominent Proletarian" achieved the distinction of a catch-line by freely imparting the impressions of J. M. Northwick's character among the working-classes.

produce a literary work

From this reading Pinney's masterpiece was, in fine, such as he could write only at that moment of his evolution as a man, and such as the _Events_ could publish only at that period of its development as a newspaper.