15th
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From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
1914
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From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
(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 _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
bookletnounUS /ˈbʊklɪt/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
Dramatis
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From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
ErrorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
communicated in words
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
FogynounUS /ˈfoʊɡi/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
Francos
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From this reading _Ruler of the State._ _Francos_ .
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
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 _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
not one, and not any
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
PersonaenounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/
plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading _Ruler of the State._ _Francos_ .
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
get by special effort
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Ruler of the State._ _Francos_ .
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
in the direction of
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _As many were not able to secure all the Acts of "A Comedy of Errors" owing to the editions having been exhausted, and as numerous friends have expressed a desire to secure it entire, the author has concluded to publish it, supplemented by four more recent compositions._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _With malice towards none and charity to all, this modest booklet is launched on the uncertain sea of literature._ _--Old Fogy._ _Manila, November 15th, 1914._ Dramatis Personae _Caesar_ .
