Assertion: cynic's column | /r/CapableOf | work its way
Facets:
value: to define 758 words
type: PURPOSE
value: alphabetically
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The column started with the 7 August 1880 issue and appeared weekly in 28 issues, working its way step-by-step alphabetically to define 758 words, ending with "shoddy" in the 26 February 1881 issue.