used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
(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 New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
in addition
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
biliousadjectiveUS /ˈbɪliəs/
relating to or containing bile
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
to come or go into
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the quality of being humane
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
misdoing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
news-gathering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
not any; not one
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
permeatedverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪd/
past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
printableadjectiveUS /ˈprɪntəbəl/
fit for publication because free of material that is morally or legally objectionable
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
only a very short time before
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
sensation-mongering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
testyadjectiveUS /ˈtesti/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Also in New York are city editors, bilious of stomach, testy of speech, and inconsiderate of reporters' feelings and professional pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these homes the news-gathering, sensation-mongering daily paper does not enter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
vibrationsnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “vibration” — the act of vibrating
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
at the time that
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
in or at the place that
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
which person or people
From this reading In the same city are dignified magistrates--members of clubs and societies--who spend late hours, and often fail to arise in the morning in time to read the papers before the opening of court.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In New York City there are homes permeated by a moral atmosphere so pure, so elevated, so sensitive to the vibrations of human woe and misdoing, that their occupants are removed completely from all consideration of any but the spiritual welfare of poor humanity.
