a piece of writing that is printed in a newspaper or magazine
The Wall Street Journal contains articles pertaining to news from around the globe.

a person who creates a written work, often a book
The author of this book believes that people cause their own problems.

to mention or discuss
Please do not bring up anything negative at the meeting.

referring to someone or something without being specific
I only enjoy certain types of citrus fruits .

a person whom one advises
The consultant came to the company to make everything work more efficiently.

having to do with money
I took the job for financial reasons. The job itself doesn't interest me at all.

a particular area in a city
My parents live in a nice neighborhood.

at first; at the beginning
Otto originally believed that he was going to Germany instead of England.

showing respect and consideration for the needs or feelings of other people
The polite gentleman kindly offered to let the pregnant woman have his seat on the subway train.

to join hands with another and move them up and down
They shook hands after they made the deal.