1878
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
Alden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
in addition
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
of short duration or distance
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
divisible by two
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
Gibson'snounUS /ˈɡɪbsənz/
possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
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 Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
Newtown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
precisely as stated
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUICK SUCCESS From this time forward, Gibson’s success as an artist was assured.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Returning to the city in the autumn, and recounting his delightful experiences to Mr. Alden, the editor of “Harper’s Magazine,” the latter insisted that Gibson should put them into an article which he should also illustrate.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During the summer of 1878 he spent his vacation, in company with his wife, in the old homes at Newtown and at Washington, Connecticut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And not very long after, he was induced to try his hand at authorship, with results quite as convincing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But even with the practice which he had given himself, in the brief articles he had furnished with many of his drawings, he distrusted his own capacity for literary work.
