used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
AmericanismnounUS /əˈmerɪkənɪzəm/
loyalty to the United States and its institutions
From this reading There is much Americanism in these "Tales."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
any cognitive content held as true
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the supreme effort one can make
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on the far side of; further than
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
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CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
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confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
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contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading They have the flavor of our soil; the relish of our nationality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
brought together in one place
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the sound of laughing
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
LedgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
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for more time
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produced by a manufacturing process
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a form of address for a man
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
Nation'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading They have the flavor of our soil; the relish of our nationality.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
newspaper'snounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
possessive form of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
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a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
OchsnounUS /ɑːks/
United States newspaper publisher (1858-1935)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
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many times at short intervals
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They have the flavor of our soil; the relish of our nationality.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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approval to do something
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PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
premiumsnounUS /ˈpriːmiəmz/
plural of “premium” — payment for insurance
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people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading They have the flavor of our soil; the relish of our nationality.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading They have the flavor of our soil; the relish of our nationality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
in or at that place or location
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
precisely as stated
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the permission of Mr. George W. Ochs of the _Public Ledger_, the best of these are now collected and published in permanent form for a wider audience in the belief that they will be enjoyed beyond the confines of the newspaper’s community and for longer than the day for which it is made and serves its purposes.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
a late time of life
From this reading For some years the _Public Ledger_ of Philadelphia, and earlier the _Philadelphia Times_, before the two journals were united, have offered premiums for contributions to a column of jests called "Tales Worth Telling."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading *A Collection of Tales Worth Telling* "_Show me a Nation’s humor, and I will show you its civilization._" If nonsense is to wisdom near allied and truth is often spoken in a jest, which are facts known to very casual observers, there is much more than the passing laugh to be derived from such a collection of anecdote, repartee, and pleasantry as that gathered together in this volume.
