used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
BENJAMINnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
Coextensiveadjective
being of equal extent or scope or duration
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
carefully weighed
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
DananounUS /ˈdeɪnə/
Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don
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Dr
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From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
ETC
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From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
EtruscannounUS /ɪˈtrʌskən/
a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
fellow-townsman
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
Franklin'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
hornetnounUS /ˈhɔːrnɪt/
large stinging paper wasp
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
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laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
LL
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From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
a particular point in time
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
OmahanounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
PHnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
phrenologicaladjective
of or relating to phrenology
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
continue talking
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
unusual or striking
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
Rosewater
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From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LL.D., PH.G., F.R.S., ETC.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
express in words
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
to-day
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From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But let us proceed to more fully mark out the life and labors of this remarkable man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
at the time that
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
which person or people
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
belonging to which person
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Franklin's memory will remain green when the names of the millionaires of to-day are forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is considered advisable by the historian at this time to say a word regarding Dr. Franklin, our fellow-townsman, and a journalist who was the Charles A. Dana of his time.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Coextensive with the name of E. Rosewater of the _Omaha Bee_ we will find that of Benjamin Franklin, whose bust sits above the fireplace of the writer at this moment, while a large Etruscan hornet is making a phrenological examination of same.
