used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr Rogers enjoyed his newspaper.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
Fancy's
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From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Rogers enjoyed his newspaper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
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 To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
hear with intention
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
provided with artificial light
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
most important element
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Rogers enjoyed his newspaper.
information about recent and important events
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH.
not any; not one
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
onerousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊnərəs/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
PARAGRAPHnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A NEWSPAPER PARAGRAPH.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Mr Rogers enjoyed his newspaper.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
seancenounUS /ˈseɪɑːns/
a meeting of spiritualists
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Fancy opened the paper at its middle sheet, folded it back and scanned it.
ShippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
express in speech
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
ThursdaysnounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪz/
plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading To speak more accurately, he enjoyed several: and one of Fancy's duties--by no means the least pleasant or the least onerous--was to read to him daily the main contents of 'The Western Morning News,' 'The Western Daily Mercury,' and 'The Shipping Gazette': and on Thursdays from cover to cover--at a special afternoon _seance_--'The Troy Herald,' with its weekly bulletin of more local news.
What's
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From this reading "What's the items this week?" asked Mr Rogers, puffing at a freshly lit pipe and settling himself down to listen.
in the company of; together with
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