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Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.
The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.
The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.
Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.
Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.
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American Adventures

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of American Adventures is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.
/ˈdʒɔːrdʒə ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm ɪn ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm ætˈlæntə ɪz fɑːr ɪn ədˈvæns ʌv ˈmeni ˈsɪtiz ʌv hɜːr saɪz nɔːrθ ɔːr saʊθ/
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The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.
/ðə ætˈlæntə ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən ˈfaʊndɪd ˈnɪrli hæf ə ˈsentʃəri əˈɡoʊ ɪz wʌn ʌv ðə ˈkʌntriz moʊst dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
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The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.
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Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.
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Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Atlanta noun US /ætˈlæntə/

state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War

From this reading “GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.”

disagree verb US /dɪsəˈɡriː/

be of different opinions

From this reading “Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.”

disagreeing verb US /dɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/

-ing form of “disagree” — be of different opinions

From this reading “Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.”

eighties noun US /ˈeɪtiz/

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading “The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.”

Emporia noun US /emˈpɔːriə/

plural of “emporium” — a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading “Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.”

infallibility noun US /ˌɪnfælɪˈbɪlɪti/

the quality of never making an error

From this reading “Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.”

rallies noun US /ˈræliz/

plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

From this reading “Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.”

Sherman noun US /ˈʃɜːrmən/

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading “The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/

feel admiration for

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

AllennounUS /ˈælən/

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

anti-prohibition

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/

state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

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

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

CreeknounUS /kriːk/

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/

be of different opinions

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

disagreeingverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/

-ing form of “disagree” — be of different opinions

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

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 The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

eightiesnounUS /ˈeɪtiz/

the decade from 1880 to 1889

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

EmporianounUS /emˈpɔːriə/

plural of “emporium” — a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

Evan

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From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

famenounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

GEORGIAnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

Grady

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From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

hogverbUS /hɑːɡ/

take greedily; take more than one's share

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

Howell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

infallibilitynounUS /ˌɪnfælɪˈbɪlɪti/

the quality of never making an error

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

JOURNALISMnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing 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 GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

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

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

PnounUS /piː/

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 The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

Peachtree

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

printnounUS /prɪnt/

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/

a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

ralliesnounUS /ˈræliz/

plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

sizenounUS /saɪz/

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading GEORGIA JOURNALISM In journalism Atlanta is far in advance of many cities of her size, North or South.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Atlanta "Constitution," founded nearly half a century ago, is one of the country's most distinguished newspapers.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

Walt

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

William

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The "Constitution" came into its greatest fame in the early eighties, when Captain Evan P. Howell--the same Captain Howell who commanded a battery at the battle of Peachtree Creek, in the defense of Atlanta, and who later called, with his son, on General Sherman, as already recorded--became its editor, and Henry W. Grady its managing editor.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Like William Allen White and Walt Mason of the Emporia (Kansas) "Gazette," who work side by side, admire each other, but disagree on every subject save that of the infallibility of the ground hog as a weather prophet, Howell and Grady worked side by side and were devoted friends, while disagreeing personally, and in print, on prohibition and many other subjects.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Grady would speak at prohibition rallies and, sometimes on the same night, Howell would speak at anti-prohibition rallies.

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