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From this reading Denmark Hill, 1st March, 1871.
1st
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From this reading Denmark Hill, 1st March, 1871.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
in addition
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No; you have read, and can read, no history in these.
cannot
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From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
DenmarknounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
From this reading Denmark Hill, 1st March, 1871.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
divisible by two
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
at any time
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
Gazettes
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From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
the act of giving
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Denmark Hill, 1st March, 1871.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
go away from a place
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
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 Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
march in a procession
From this reading Denmark Hill, 1st March, 1871.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
not any; not one
From this reading No; you have read, and can read, no history in these.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
oldsnounUS /oʊldz/
plural of “old” — past times (especially in the phrase “in days of old”)
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
and nothing more
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
by chance
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
express in words
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
in the near future
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No; you have read, and can read, no history in these.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
well-sifted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But even so, to know only what was happening day by day, would not be to read history.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
an affirmative
From this reading Reports of daily events, yes;--and if any journal would limit itself to statements of well-sifted fact, making itself not a "news"paper, but an "olds"paper, and giving its statements tested and true, like old wine, as soon as things could be known accurately; choosing also, of the many things that might be known, those which it was most vital to know, and summing them in few words of pure English,--I cannot say whether it would ever pay well to sell it; but I am sure it would pay well to read it, and to read no other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My Friends, We are to read--with your leave--some history to-day; the leave, however, will perhaps not willingly be given, for you may think that of late you have read enough history, or too much, in Gazettes of morning and evening.
