used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
contributorsnounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətərz/
plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
editress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
a social unit living together
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
gratisadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
medleys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
Page'snounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
for each
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading All the members of the family were regular contributors, and Aunt Fanny was the editress.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
being of use or service
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
under normal conditions
From this reading It was usually composed of one, two or three sheets of letter paper, according to the lack or press of matter supplied.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Among the sources of amusement and instruction enjoyed by Mrs. Page’s family, was a weekly newspaper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
which person or people
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
belonging to which person
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not mean one of those folio medleys of literature, news and advertisements, whose weekly visits one or two dollars per annum will insure to all who desire them—though this useful class of publications was fully appreciated in the family; but _the_ newspaper _par excellence_ was quite another affair.
WREATHnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Its title was “THE HOME WREATH;” the publishers were “Page & Co.;” the terms were “gratis;” the publication day was Saturday.
