used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
AuburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It represented Auburn in being slow, substantial, and self-satisfied.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
IDGIT
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From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
MethodismnounUS /ˈmeθədɪzəm/
the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It represented Auburn in being slow, substantial, and self-satisfied.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading It represented Auburn in being slow, substantial, and self-satisfied.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It represented Auburn in being slow, substantial, and self-satisfied.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading It represented Auburn in being slow, substantial, and self-satisfied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Republican as to politics, conservative as to opinion, and inclined to Methodism as to religion.
TranscriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It prided itself upon the fact that in the fifty years of its existence it had never changed its politics or its make-up, and had never advanced its subscription price or a new theory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
(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 The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE “IDGIT” THERE were two newspapers in Auburn.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
a late time of life
From this reading The “Transcript” was one of the oldest newspapers in the middle West, and it well upheld the dignity of its years.
