1808
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From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
1848
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From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
1849
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From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
1852
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From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
1897
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From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
389
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From this reading 389-395.
395
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From this reading 389-395.
5
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From this reading X. No. 5: p.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
emigratedverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
engravernounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvər/
a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
literatinounUS /ˌlɪtərˈɑːti/
the literary intelligentsia
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
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 From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
mezzotintnoun
print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
not any; not one
From this reading X. No. 5: p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading X. No. 5: p.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
Sartain
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From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
Sartain's
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From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
VOL
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From this reading From _Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art_ (Philadelphia: 1849-1852): May 1852: VOL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
which person or people
From this reading John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X. No. 5: p.
a late time of life
From this reading The name was changed to "Sartain's Union Magazine", and during the four years of its existence the journal became widely known, publishing works of Poe and other literati.
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 John Sartain (1808-1897) was an English artist and engraver skilled in the art of mezzotint who emigrated to the United States; in 1848 he purchased a one-half interest in the "Union Magazine", a New York periodical, which he transferred to Philadelphia.
