1874
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From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
18th
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From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
AppearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Illuminated by Faustin.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
Faustin
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From this reading Illuminated by Faustin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
IlluminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Illuminated by Faustin.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
a narrow way or road
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
LanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Price, sixpence."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Price, sixpence."
St
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From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
twelve-page
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From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 18th of May, 1874, there was published at the corner of St. Bride Street and Shoe Lane, E.C., London, the first number of "_The Lantern_--Appearing Occasionally.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
at the time that
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading I winced when I contemplated its artistic and mechanical excellence, for I knew at what a price that quality had been obtained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a twelve-page paper with four pages of superb illustrations in six colors.
