Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

(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 The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These are but the least of their triumphs.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

being joined in close association

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

deem to be

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

characteristic of the present

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

existing for a long time

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

lasting a very short time

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

set up or found

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

physically weak

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

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From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading These are but the least of their triumphs.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

a particular point in time

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

not any; not one

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

on one occasion

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

and nothing more

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

past form of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

unusual or striking

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

required or under orders

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The government, the interests, the opinions, in short, all the moral circumstances that were contemporary with their publication, have passed away, and left no better record of what they were than may be found in these frail leaves.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are but the least of their triumphs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading These are but the least of their triumphs.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Their aspect conveys a singular impression of antiquity, in a species of literature which we are accustomed to consider as connected only with the present moment.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Ephemeral as they were intended and supposed to be, they have long outlived the printer and his whole subscription-list, and have proved more durable, as to their physical existence, than most of the timber, bricks, and stone of the town where they were issued.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There is a volume of what were once newspapers each on a small half-sheet, yellow and time-stained, of a coarse fabric, and imprinted with a rude old type.