Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

as acknowledged

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

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From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

Having no one else present.

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

past form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

set up or found

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

a man of refinement

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

a native inhabitant of the Occident

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

and nothing more

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

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From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

select carefully from a group

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

mentally healthy; free from mental disorder

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

made of inferior workmanship and materials

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

not in physical motion

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

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From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

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

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

at the time that

From this reading My notion, on the other hand, is, when you see a dollar lying, pick it up!

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

From this reading It had not only this merit, which endeared it to me, but was admittedly the best informed on business matters, which attracted Pinkerton.

which person or people

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The next morning I found Pinkerton, who had risen before me, seated at our usual table, and deep in the perusal of what I will call the _Daily Occidental_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This was a paper (I know not if it be so still) that stood out alone among its brethren in the West; the others, down to their smallest item, were defaced with capitals, head-lines, alliterations, swaggering misquotations, and the shoddy picturesque and unpathetic pathos of the Harry Millers: the _Occidental_ alone appeared to be written by a dull, sane, Christian gentleman, singly desirous of communicating knowledge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Loudon,” said he, looking up from the journal, “you sometimes think I have too many irons in the fire.