used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
(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 “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
AmericanismnounUS /əˈmerɪkənɪzəm/
loyalty to the United States and its institutions
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
for the reason that
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
(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 But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
columnistsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmnəsts/
plural of “columnist” — a journalist who writes editorials
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
don't
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From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
communicated in words
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
Gitanoun
(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
I'll
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From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
on the contrary
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
be seated
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I know I’ll do better and better, and I never was so happy in my life.”
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
sophisticatenounUS /səˈfɪstəkeɪt/
a worldly-wise person
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
SpeakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
the season of growth
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “But privately I don’t think much of it,” she said to Gita.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The sale barely reached seven thousand copies, but the event established her in sophisticate society and the Lucy Stone League invited her to sit at the Speakers’ Table at their annual dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
undilutedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈluːtɪd/
not diluted
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
precisely as stated
From this reading “They are all very kind and overlook defects because it is modern and sincere and rather disagreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nothing and Nobody, By Elizabeth Pelham” was published in the spring, and as critics and columnists pronounced it another notable contribution to undiluted Americanism and as her publisher’s enthusiasm expressed itself in picturesque advertising it had a fair success.
