used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
recognizable; marked
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
editorshipnounUS /ˈedətərʃɪp/
the position of editor
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
engage in
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
come into possession of
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Moreover he made arrangements to obtain news of a similar nature from neighboring villages, and the result was, that in the course of a month he made the "Gazette" much more readable.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During his temporary editorship, Harry did not feel at liberty to make any decided changes in the character or arrangement of the paper; but he was ambitious to improve it, as far as he was able, in its different departments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Anderson had become rather indolent in the collection of local news, merely publishing such items as were voluntarily contributed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry, after his day's work was over, made a little tour of the village, gathering any news that he thought would be of interest to the public.
