a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading COMIC ART IN GERMANY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
Beilage
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BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
Blaetter
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From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
cocktailnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪl/
a short mixed drink
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
COMICadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading COMIC ART IN GERMANY.
ComparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading But, then, they are delightfully innocent.
der
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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
Fliegende
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From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
Fliegenden
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From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
a person of German nationality
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
GERMANYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading COMIC ART IN GERMANY.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
goadingnounUS /ˈɡoʊdɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMIC ART IN GERMANY.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But, then, they are delightfully innocent.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
lager-beer
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From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
mildnessnoun
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
Munchen
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
news-stands
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From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
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 Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
St
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, then, they are delightfully innocent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, then, they are delightfully innocent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
which person or people
From this reading The American reader who turns over their leaves can not but remark the mildness of the German jokes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Compared with the tremendous and sometimes ghastly efforts of the dreadful Funny Man of the American press, the jests of the Germans are as lager-beer to the goading "cocktail" and the maddening "smash!"
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 Upon the news-stands in St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, New York, and other cities, we find the comic periodicals of Germany, particularly the _Fliegende Blaetter_ of Berlin, and the _Beilage der Fliegenden Blaetter_ of Munchen, papers resembling _Punch_ in form and design.
