used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
(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 It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
in addition
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
command with authority
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
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 The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
the organ of sight
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
hustlersnounUS /ˈhʌsələrz/
plural of “hustler” — a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
LOWELLnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
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 The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
on one occasion
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
an educational institution
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
solicitingverbUS /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/
-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE “LOWELL REPORTER” The _Lowell Reporter_ was the college paper of the University.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He also had under his direct supervision a small class in journalism, a department which had but recently been founded.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It appeared once a week and in it was printed all the news of the college world, and announcements of various kinds.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
a late time of life
From this reading The paper was edited entirely by the students under the watchful eye of the faculty and especially of Professor Bennett, assistant teacher of English and of many years’ experience as a newspaper writer and editor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The advertising columns furnished an opportunity for a couple of young hustlers to earn enough money soliciting advertisements to keep them in school.
