Chapter XV

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

third-person singular of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

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

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

marked with an asterisk

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

in a conclusive way

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

third-person singular of “delete” — remove or make invisible

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

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 Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

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

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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 Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

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 Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

marked by harshly abusive criticism

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

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

From this reading Detective-Sergeant Colson’s Deductions The newspaper paragraphs about the murder at Marsh Quay dwindled in length.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.

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

From this reading One leader-writer produced an article conclusively proving that the Government was to blame.

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

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were several scathing leading articles dealing with the inefficiency of the local police, and expounding the systems that ought to be put into force.

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

From this reading Writers of that peculiar terse and asterisked matter—the editor, it is presumed, puts in the asterisks in exchange for the copy he deletes—which adorns the “magazine” page of certain of our morning papers reaped a small crop of guineas.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Thus one of them described the manufacture of cigar bands another epitomised half a dozen yacht tragedies, and a third gave a graphic sketch of how he himself had sailed in the Marsh Quay estuary.