used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
(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 The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
put or send forth
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
commentatornounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/
an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
greatly pleased
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
an act that fails
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
and nothing more
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
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 Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
only a very short time before
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading In effect it was a denial not only of the ornamentation, but of the story itself, and left the liberal commentator not a fact to stand upon, so that he became temporarily the prey of discouragement and spiritual gloom, which was not a little added to by the events of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
Westoria
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From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
which person or people
From this reading It was very well done, and said so much in little, and with such unmistakable faith in its own statements and such suggestions of a foundation for that faith, that it was something of a shock to those who had delighted in the most elaborate ornamentation of the original story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ignominious failure of the Westoria land scheme was discussed with freedom and vigor, light being cast upon it from all sides, but upon the subject which had promised most there was a marked silence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had certainly been expected by the public that the morning papers would contain some interesting reading matter, and in some respects these expectations were realized.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Only in one paper there appeared a paragraph--scarcely more--written with much clearness and with a combined reserve and directness which could not fail to carry weight.
