1920
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From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
1921
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From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
1925
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From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
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From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. A. M.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 "No better book for vacation reading."
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "No better book for vacation reading."
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
DailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
ETC
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From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
ExpressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
FairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No better book for vacation reading."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A. A. M.
MATTERSnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
NamedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
NewsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No better book for vacation reading."
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
OutlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
PopularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "No better book for vacation reading."
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
SpherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --_Review_ AUTHOR OF "NOT THAT IT MATTERS," ETC.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Named by _Life_ in its issue of October 28, 1920, as one of the best six current books.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "No better book for vacation reading."
VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 _First Edition_, October, 1921 _New Popular Edition_, 1925 These essays are reprinted, with such alterations and additions as seemed proper, from _The Sphere_, _The Outlook_, _The Daily News_, _The Sunday Express_ (London) and _Vanity Fair_ (New York).
