1709
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From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
Addison
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From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
BodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
ContributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
CrossesnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
Defoe'snounUS /dɪˈfoʊz/
possessive form of “defoe” — English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
deprecators
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From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
DressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
ExpansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
foiblesnounUS /ˈfɔɪbəlz/
plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
FuneralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
Obtusenessnoun
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
RusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
scurvynoun
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
Snuff-taking
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From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
moving very fast
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
Tatler
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From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
tobacco-paper
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From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading The price was a penny, and the form was so unpretentious that deprecators spoke of its "tobacco-paper" and "scurvy letter."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was little more or less than the first lady's newspaper, consisting of a small half sheet printed on both sides, and sold three times a week.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Steele--The Funeral--The Tatler--Contributions of Swift--Of Addison--Expansive Dresses--"Bodily Wit"--Rustic Obtuseness--Crosses in Love--Snuff-taking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A new description of periodical was published in 1709, and met with deserved success.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Like Defoe's review, it was strong in Foreign War intelligence, but beyond this the aim was to attract readers, not by political sarcasm or coarse jesting, but by sparkling satire on the foibles of the fashionable world.
