used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
breaking-up
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From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
curtailedverbUS /kərˈteɪld/
past form of “curtail” — place restrictions on
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
editresses
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From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
one or the other of two
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
set up or found
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
half-tone
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From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
ten 10s
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
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 The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
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 The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
printer'snounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
with speed
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
RevelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
an educational institution
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
for a short time
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The expense of printing had limited them to one hundred pages, so many of their original plans had had to be curtailed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After much consultation it was decided to allow each school fifteen pages and two illustrations, either in line, or half-tone, the spaces for which must be included in their portion.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twelfth Night Revels The autumn term was drawing rapidly to a close and Christmas was near at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Literary branch of the Alliance had been particularly active in preparing a number of the united Magazine, which was now at the printer's, and was to be issued shortly before breaking-up day.
which person or people
From this reading The six editresses who were responsible for its production had not found their task a light one.
