used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
abusesnounUS /əˈbjuːsɪz/
plural of “abuse” — cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
(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 We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
have
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
countrywomannoun
a woman who lives in the country and has country ways
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
a movement into or inward
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
FRANKLIN'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
jeersnounUS /dʒiːrz/
plural of “jeer” — showing your contempt by derision
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
a unit of instruction
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
a particular point in time
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
and nothing more
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
slursnounUS /slɜːrz/
plural of “slur” — (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
stabsnounUS /stæbz/
plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We shall only ask such of our readers as are at all sensitive in relation to the slurs upon our country and its institutions which may from time to time reach us from abroad, to bear in mind the ignorance in which they have their origin.
time-honoredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
tit-for-tat
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From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading 'One ought to have,' says our countrywoman, 'a temper as imperturbable as FRANKLIN's, to hear patiently the absurd remarks made in England upon the United States.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This fact, we need not add, will prevent us from entering upon a detailed review of a work already so current, at the low price of one shilling.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
(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 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
well-tempered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
which person or people
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
belonging to which person
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading 'WHO jeers the Tartar, must beware of his dirk!' is a lesson which this well-tempered book will teach certain of our neighbors on the other side of the great water; for it contains stabs at national abuses and local follies, which 'pierce to the hilt;' and we are not sorry that at this moment, throughout the Union, this exposition of them as well as of the time-honored game of '_tit-for-tat_,' has been as widely perused as the work which prompted it--the 'American Notes' of Mr. DICKENS.
but in spite of that
From this reading Here are hundreds of thousands, with ample means and leisure, whose reading is confined to certain portions of certain newspapers; yet one of this class will deliver his judgment upon America in a manner which shows his belief that what he says is decisive.
