used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading So the ten million daily readers is a reasonably accurate estimate.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading So the ten million daily readers is a reasonably accurate estimate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading See http://
ten 10s
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
LaureatenounUS /ˈlɔːriət/
someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
not any; not one
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading So the ten million daily readers is a reasonably accurate estimate.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
express in words
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See http://
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the ten million daily readers is a reasonably accurate estimate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So the ten million daily readers is a reasonably accurate estimate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
verse-maker
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From this reading No other American verse-maker has such a daily audience.
Walt
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From this reading Walt Mason is, therefore, the Poet Laureate of the American Democracy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A newspaper service sells these rhymes to two hundred newspapers with a combined daily circulation of nearly five million, and assuming that five people read each newspaper--which is the number agreed upon by publicity experts--it may be called a fair guess to say that two out of every five readers of newspapers read Mr. Mason's poems.
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