used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
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 The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
AuldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
BarrienounUS /ˈbæri/
Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Introduction discusses both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
gotten under control
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
discussesverbUS /dɪˈskʌsəz/
third-person singular of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Introduction discusses both.
disownverbUS /dɪˈsoʊn/
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
e-book
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From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
how
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From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
Idylls
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From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The Introduction discusses both.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
Licht
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From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
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 Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
Messrs
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From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
not any; not one
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
and nothing more
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
ScandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
Scribner
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From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
Scribner's
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From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
Tillyloss
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From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I have seen several of these, bearing such titles as "Two of Them," "An Auld Licht Manse," "A Tillyloss Scandal," and some of them announce themselves as author's editions, or published by arrangement with the author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The volume from which this e-book was created contained two books, _Auld Licht Idylls_ and _Better Dead_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They consist of scraps collected and published without my knowledge, and I entirely disown them.
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 The Novels, Tales and Sketches of J. M. Barrie Published in New York by Charles Scribner's Sons This is the only American edition of my books produced with my sanction, and I have special reasons for thanking Messrs. Scribner for its publication; they let it be seen, by this edition, what are my books, for I know not how many volumes purporting to be by me, are in circulation in America which are no books of mine.
