acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading D. Appleton and Co.
AppletonnounUS /ˈæpəltən/
English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
From this reading D. Appleton and Co.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading D. Appleton and Co.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. Appleton and Co.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
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 |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
Everybody's
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From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
HarpersnounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
plural of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
HealernounUS /ˈhiːlər/
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
From this reading “The Penitent” was originally printed in _The Pictorial Review_, with the title “The Healer and the Penitent.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
MulattonounUS /məˈlɑːtoʊ/
an offspring of a black and a white parent
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
Murtrie
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From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
others
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From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
PenitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading “The Penitent” was originally printed in _The Pictorial Review_, with the title “The Healer and the Penitent.”
approval to do something
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
PictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading “The Penitent” was originally printed in _The Pictorial Review_, with the title “The Healer and the Penitent.”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
Putnam's
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From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading “The Penitent” was originally printed in _The Pictorial Review_, with the title “The Healer and the Penitent.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Carter” was originally published in _Harpers Monthly Magazine_ under the title “The Mulatto.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Death and Old Man Murtrie” was printed in The New _Republic_; others were first brought out in _Everybody's Magazine, Short Stories, Putnam's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post_.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading |I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the editors of several magazines for permission to reprint the following stories in book form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The Penitent” was originally printed in _The Pictorial Review_, with the title “The Healer and the Penitent.”
