adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
compensatingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compensate” — adjust for
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
else
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From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
Fulkerson
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From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Fulkerson let him enjoy his joke.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
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 In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
provisionaladjectiveUS /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the quality of the magazine, and in spite of the kindness which so many newspaper men felt for Fulkerson, the notices in the New York papers seemed grudging and provisional to the ardor of the editor.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said that he would do that or anything else for the good cause, short of marrying the whole circle of female correspondents.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But first Fulkerson and then the event proved him wrong.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading March was inclined to hope that if the first number had been made too good for the country at large, the more enlightened taste of metropolitan journalism would invite a compensating favor for it in New York.
