used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
Addison
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From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
CastlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
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a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
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completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
ContributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
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every day; without missing a day
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
EverlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
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fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
yet to be or coming
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
ten 10s
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
of great significance or value
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
InjuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
Joe
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large or big relative to something else
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
and nothing more
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
PivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
RebusnounUS /ˈriːbəs/
a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
seventy-oneadjective
being one more than seventy
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
significationnoun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
Tatler
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From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spectator--The Rebus--Injurious Wit--The Everlasting Club--The Lovers' Club--Castles in the Air--The Guardian--Contributions by Pope--"The Agreeable Companion"--The Wonderful Magazine--Joe Miller--Pivot Humour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the future it should be a daily paper, and only contain an essay upon one subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the most important difference was that Addison was to contribute a much larger portion of the material.
at the time that
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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in the company of; together with
From this reading When "The Tatler" had completed two hundred and seventy-one numbers, it occurred to the fertile mind of Steele that it might be modified with advantage.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In making this alteration he thought it would be better to give the periodical a title of more important signification, and accordingly called it the "Spectator."
