used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “NO LOAFERS NOR REPORTERS ADMITTED.”
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
city-room
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From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
consignverbUS /kənˈsaɪn/
commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
one or the other of two
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
an act that fails
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
to a considerable degree
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
LOAFERSnounUS /ˈloʊfərz/
plural of “loafer” — person who does no work
From this reading “NO LOAFERS NOR REPORTERS ADMITTED.”
come together
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
Myles
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From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
not any; not one
From this reading “NO LOAFERS NOR REPORTERS ADMITTED.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “NO LOAFERS NOR REPORTERS ADMITTED.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
a human being
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
PhonographnounUS /ˈfoʊnəɡræf/
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
REPORTERSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “NO LOAFERS NOR REPORTERS ADMITTED.”
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
express in words
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
a special situation
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
the act of testing something
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Thus agitated, but setting his teeth and walking bravely forward to meet his fate, Myles was stopped by hearing Mr. Brown say:
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was he to retain his position, or was he to be politely told that he was a failure, and that the paper had no need of him?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
at the time that
From this reading The anxiety aroused by the mere thought of such a thing weighed heavily upon him, and he entered the city-room feeling like an accused person when about to hear the verdict that shall either set him free or consign him to a cell.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AS THE young reporter entered the _Phonograph_ office that Monday morning he wondered whether or not his week of trial had been satisfactory.
