adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
NewspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading We have heard a great deal about the power, the opportunity, the duty, the "mission," of the press.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Our theme for the hour is the American Newspaper.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The topic has many points of view, and invites various study and comment.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In our limited time we must select one only.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It is a subject in which everybody is interested, and about which it is not polite to say that anybody is not well informed; for, although there are scattered through the land many persons, I am sorry to say, unable to pay for a newspaper, I have never yet heard of anybody unable to edit one.
