used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
(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 About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
CheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
DeceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
else
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From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
foredoomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
MixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
not any; not one
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
plural 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 Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
an amount of time
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
a human being
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
PublishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
ReviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading About four months after the period of its birth it expired, as all Reviews must for which there is no demand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
ThumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
in the direction of
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The behaviour of these authors towards this unfortunate publication I can attribute to no other cause than to a report which was industriously circulated, namely, that the Review was low, and that to be reviewed in it was an infallible sign that one was a low person, who could be reviewed nowhere else.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Decease of the Review--Homer Himself--Bread and Cheese--Finger and Thumb--Impossible to Find--Something Grand--Universal Mixture--Some Other Publisher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
which person or people
From this reading Authors had ceased to send their publications to it, and, consequently, to purchase it; for I have already hinted that it was almost entirely supported by authors of a particular class, who expected to see their publications foredoomed to immortality in its pages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time passed away, and with it the Review, which, contrary to the publisher's expectation, did not prove a successful speculation.
