Chapter III

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

plural of “advertiser” — someone whose business is advertising

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

later than; following

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

in addition

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

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From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

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

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

-ing form of “paste” — join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

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From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

dependable

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

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

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

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

From this reading These advertisements had not been sent to the _Mirror_, and, as he thought this a pity, he meant, through his canvasser, to call the attention of the advertisers to the omission.

hard to endure

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

at the time that

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

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

From this reading Every few minutes he darted into the composing-room, with an alertness that was a libel on his genial face; and when he returned it was pleasant to observe the kindly, good-natured manner in which he chaffed the printer's devil who was trying to light the fire.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ROB GOES OUT INTO THE WORLD One evening, nearly a month after Rob Angus became 'single,' Mr. George Frederick Licquorish, editor and proprietor of the _Silchester Mirror_, was sitting in his office cutting advertisements out of the _Silchester Argus_, and pasting each on a separate sheet of paper.

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From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Mr. Licquorish was a stout little man with a benevolent countenance, who wrote most of his leaders on the backs of old envelopes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was, however, also noticeable that what the devil said subsequently to another devil was--'But, you know, he wouldn't give me any sticks.'