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From this reading NEW YORK, February 1, 1894.
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From this reading NEW YORK, February 1, 1894.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading NEW YORK, February 1, 1894.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
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 Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
MUNSEY'S
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From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK, February 1, 1894.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
coated with paint
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
approval to do something
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
republishverb
publish again
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
rosebudnounUS /ˈroʊzbəd/
the bud of a rose
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
sunset's
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From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
TOPICSnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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a just detectable amount
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Especially to the editors of_ LIFE, TRUTH, TOWN TOPICS, VOGUE, _and_ MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE _I have to offer my thanks for their permission to republish the majority of them_.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
VOGUEnounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each used a rosebud for a brush, And, while it glowed with sunset's blush, Each painted on the evening sky, And each a star used for the eye.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading The Graces, on a summer day, Grew serious for a moment; yea, They thought in rivalry to trace The outline of a perfect face.
a late time of life
From this reading _The verses in this volume have been selected from work that has appeared in various periodicals during the past five years.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK, February 1, 1894.
