used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
carefully weighed
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
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a female human offspring
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — 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)
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enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
about to be mentioned or specified
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the act of departing
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
how
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From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
luckiestadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkiəst/
superlative of “lucky” — occurring by chance
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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an organization to gain political power
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
express in words
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
Tallente's
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From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whether there are not some sinister rumours going about concerning the politician in question.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In a column purporting to set out the editor's curiosity upon certain subjects, the following paragraphs appeared:
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading This is how a weekly paper of indifferent reputation but immense circulation brought Tallente's love affair to a crisis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Whether a distinguished member of the Democratic Party is not considered just now the luckiest man in the world of politics and love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whether the young lady really enjoys playing the prodigal daughter at home and in the country, and what her noble relatives have to say about it.
