accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Illustrated by_ F. OPPER.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
Dooley
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From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _Illustrated by_ F. OPPER.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
Hennessys
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From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Illustrated by_ F. OPPER.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
monologuesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡz/
plural of “monologue” — speech you make to yourself
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
OPPER
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From this reading _Illustrated by_ F. OPPER.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
reappearances
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From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Most of the papers in the present collection of the sayings of this great and learned man have appeared in the press of America and England.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
tax-payers
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From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading But Mr. Dooley has none of the modesty that has been described as “an invention for protection against envy,” because unlike that one of his distinguished predecessors who discovered this theory to excuse his own imperfect but boastful egotism, he recognizes no such human failing as envy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _To the Hennessys of the world who suffer and are silent_ The reporter of these monologues would apologize for the frequent reappearances of Mr. Dooley, if he felt the old gentleman would appreciate an apology in his behalf.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This will account for the fact that they deal with subjects that have pressed hard upon the minds of newspaper readers, statesmen, and tax-payers during the year.
