used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRYING TO BECOME A REPORTER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
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 To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
(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 To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
react verbally
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading TRYING TO BECOME A REPORTER.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
Cleef's
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From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
dailiesnounUS /ˈdeɪliz/
plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
don't
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From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
a boy or man
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
JOURNALISMnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
Myles
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From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
OarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading TRYING TO BECOME A REPORTER.
express in words
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
express a supposition
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
a special situation
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRYING TO BECOME A REPORTER.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
hard to endure
From this reading TRYING TO BECOME A REPORTER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here Myles looked up at his companion, hoping to hear him say that these things would go far toward securing him a position on one of the big dailies.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading “JOURNALISM!” exclaimed Myles Manning, in answer to Van Cleef’s suggestion.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I never thought of such a thing, and I don’t know the first thing about it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To be sure,” he added, reflectively, “I have helped edit the college _Oarsman_, and have written one or two little things that got published in our country weekly out home; but I don’t suppose all that would help a fellow much in real journalism.”
