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From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
(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 HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
ButtenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
Buzzard'snounUS /ˈbʌzərdz/
possessive form of “buzzard” — a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
carefully weighed
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
ExceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The article was headed “Two Honorable Exceptions.”
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
GildernounUS /ˈɡɪldər/
someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The article was headed “Two Honorable Exceptions.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The article was headed “Two Honorable Exceptions.”
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
the literary culture
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It proceeded, in a most logical manner, to give the output of precious metals from the mining town of Butte City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
Vance
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From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
Vance's
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From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
at the time that
From this reading The chief was at Buzzard’s Bay enjoying a much needed rest, when Vance’s letter was received.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HE [103] following morning Vance forwarded to the Banner office a two column article, which he considered the finest of all his western letters.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The assistant managing editor did little more than glance over the manuscript and observe to the dramatic critic, as he hung the copy on the hook, that “Young Gilder was sending in some excellent articles from the Northwest.”
