used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
ACTIVITIESnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
in the past
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
clubbing-rates
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From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
for this reason
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
newsdealers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
not any; not one
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
come into possession of
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
and nothing more
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
for each
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
premiumsnounUS /ˈpriːmiəmz/
plural of “premium” — payment for insurance
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
be standing; be upright
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
subscribernounUS /səbˈskraɪbər/
someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading Hence every copy was either purchased by the public at the full price at a news stand, or subscribed for at its stated subscription price.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
having come into contact
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
unheard-ofadjective
previously unknown
From this reading The circulation had passed the previously unheard-of figure for a monthly magazine of a million and a half copies per month; it had now touched a million and three-quarters.
unsoldadjectiveUS /ənˈsoʊld/
not disposed of by purchase
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And not only was the figure so high, but the circulation itself was absolutely free from "water."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A WAR MAGAZINE AND WAR ACTIVITIES The success of _The Ladies' Home Journal_ went steadily forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
a late time of life
From this reading The public could not obtain the magazine through what are known as clubbing-rates, since no subscriber was permitted to include any other magazine with it; years ago it had abandoned the practice of offering premiums or consideration of any kind to induce subscriptions; and the newsdealers were not allowed to return unsold copies of the periodical.
