used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
matters of personal concern
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
subject to appointment
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
for the reason that
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
of short duration or distance
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
without deviation
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
Interprovincial
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From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
Lawson
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From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
full of life and energy
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
LoannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
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 SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
melting-pot
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From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
Nat's
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From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
Nathaniel
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From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
and nothing more
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
others
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From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
Recorder's
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From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
SavingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
SOUVENIRSnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
stereotyper
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From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
StilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
to-day's
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From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
to-morrow
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From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
precisely as stated
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a very lively meeting of irate shareholders in the offices of the Interprovincial Loan & Savings Company and a unanimous demand for the return of Nathaniel Lawson to the government of its affairs.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the weeks that followed the _Recorder's_ sensation routine resumed its sway and only among those directly concerned did memory linger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The metal which casts the page of to-day's events goes back into the melting-pot of the stereotyper to appear to-morrow with new announcements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SOUVENIRS Because the world is such a very big place and there are so many people busy with so many different things, life goes on as usual with little time for more than a brief pause of wonder at the experiences of others.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upon Old Nat's recommendation the new secretary appointed was a reliable and loyal young man by the name of James Stiles.
