1893
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From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
speak to
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
ColumbianadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbiən/
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
CubansnounUS /ˈkjuːbənz/
plural of “cuban” — a native or inhabitant of Cuba
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
half-dollar
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From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
Hoboken
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From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
the literary culture
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
not any; not one
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
and nothing more
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
philatelicadjectiveUS /fɪləˈtelək/
of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
philatelists
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From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
post-offices
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From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
SULLIVANnounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I believe there is a philatelic society in Hoboken, but I do not know the address.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
the act of using
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading E. V. SULLIVAN.--No premium on the coin.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A. B. C.--The Columbian half-dollar of 1893 is worth face only.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, should the Cubans win their independence, they would establish regular post-offices, and probably would use the present Cuban republic stamps for some time at least.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The Cuban republic stamps have been seen in New York on letters, but it has not yet been shown to the satisfaction of philatelists that these stamps are used for postal purposes in any part of Cuba.
