Chapter I · Chapter 1

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

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in addition

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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Mr. F.W. Bourdillon and the _Spectator_:--"The Debt Unpayable."

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

an occurrence of something

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Mr. F.W. Bourdillon and the _Spectator_:--"The Debt Unpayable."

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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 Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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 Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

give expression to

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

in a generous manner

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

British field marshal (1850-1916)

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

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From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

approval to do something

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

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From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Mr. F.W. Bourdillon and the _Spectator_:--"The Debt Unpayable."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."

a state in east central United States

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Dr. Robert Bridges and the London _Times_:--"Lord Kitchener," and "To the United States of America."

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

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From this reading Mr. F.W. Bourdillon and the _Spectator_:--"The Debt Unpayable."

the act of using

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading He wishes also to acknowledge the courtesies generously extended by the following authors, periodicals, and publishers in granting permission for the use of the poems indicated, rights in which are in each case reserved by the owner of the copyright:-- Mr. Francis Bickley and the _Westminster Gazette_:--"The Players."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edited, With Introduction And Notes, By GEORGE HERBERT CLARKE Professor of English in the University of Tennessee The Editor desires to express his cordial appreciation of the assistance rendered him in his undertaking by the officials of the British Museum (Mr. F.D. Sladen, in particular); Professor W. Macneile Dixon, of the University of Glasgow; Professor Kemp Smith, of Princeton University; Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Needham, Massachusetts; and Mr. Francis Bickley, of London.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Mr. Dana Burnet and the New York _Evening Sun_:--"The Battle of Liège."