Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

equally

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

react verbally

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading So, "Cape Cod Ballads" it is.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

plural of “editor” — 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 Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

set up or found

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

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

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

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

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So, "Cape Cod Ballads" it is.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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 _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

the force of workers available

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

plural of “oracle” — an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

in an original manner

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

approval to do something

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

a mischievous sprite of English folklore

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

and nothing more

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, "Cape Cod Ballads" it is.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

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

From this reading Thanks are due to the editors of these periodicals for their courteous permission to reprint.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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 _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

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

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

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

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.

during the time that

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _With Drawings by Edward W. Kemble_ A friend has objected to the title of this book on the ground that, as many of the characters and scenes described are to be found in almost any coast village of the United States, the title might, with equal fitness, be "New Jersey Ballads," or "Long Island Ballads," or something similar.

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

From this reading The answer to this is, simply, that while "School-committee Men" and "Village Oracles" are, doubtless, pretty much alike throughout Yankeedom, the particular specimens here dealt with were individuals whom the author knew in his boyhood "down on the Cape."

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The verses in this collection originally appeared in _Harper's Weekly, The Youth's Companion, The Saturday Evening Post, Puck, Types, The League of American Wheelmen Bulletin_, and the publications of the American Press Association.