Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

anew

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

(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 In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

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

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

approval

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

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

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

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

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

set up or found

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

death of a person

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

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

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

past form of “malign” — speak unfavorably about

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

the force of workers available

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

in minute detail

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

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

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

not any; not one

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

not one, and not any

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

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

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

extreme gluttony

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

on the contrary

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

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

From this reading This latter fact was greatly to the credit of a maligned class of men.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is common belief that no cause is too sacred or no consequence too grave to give pause to the editorial rapacity for news.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

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

From this reading That was brought about in somewhat more than fifty hours.

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

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

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

From this reading THE MASTER SPEAKS AGAIN Having thus detailed rather minutely the situation in which the city and the actors in its drama found themselves, it now becomes necessary to move the action forward to the point where the moneyed interests took a hand in the game.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In the meantime the facts as to vibrations were published in all the papers; the despatches and the relations between McCarthy and Monsieur X exclusively in the _Despatch_--to that organ's vast satisfaction and credit; and the possibilities of tragedy in none.