Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

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

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eagerly desirous

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I may well dispense with the latter, for what is here written the humblest capacity can understand; and it would be cruel to detain him long on the porch who is anxious to enter the building.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But, dear reader, a word with you (for that is the meaning of "Preface") before you begin this unpretentious little book, the joint production of an author, an editor, and a publisher.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But, dear reader, a word with you (for that is the meaning of "Preface") before you begin this unpretentious little book, the joint production of an author, an editor, and a publisher.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

the two together, not just one

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading I may well dispense with the latter, for what is here written the humblest capacity can understand; and it would be cruel to detain him long on the porch who is anxious to enter the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, dear reader, a word with you (for that is the meaning of "Preface") before you begin this unpretentious little book, the joint production of an author, an editor, and a publisher.

showing who or what does the action

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to be able to, or to be allowed to

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capability to perform or produce

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the body of faculty and students of a college

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(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading I may well dispense with the latter, for what is here written the humblest capacity can understand; and it would be cruel to detain him long on the porch who is anxious to enter the building.

dearly loved

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deprive of freedom; take into confinement

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administer or bestow, as in small portions

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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)

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to come or go into

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a powerful effect or influence

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

set up or found

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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

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superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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

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written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

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the act of beginning something new

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

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the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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the message that is intended or expressed or signified

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The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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many times at short intervals

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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plural of “path” — a course of conduct

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a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading I may well dispense with the latter, for what is here written the humblest capacity can understand; and it would be cruel to detain him long on the porch who is anxious to enter the building.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

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the act or process of producing something

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a firm in the publishing business

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a person who enjoys reading

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-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

in a respectful manner

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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, dear reader, a word with you (for that is the meaning of "Preface") before you begin this unpretentious little book, the joint production of an author, an editor, and a publisher.

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

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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(formal) in or into that thing or place

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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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

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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

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lacking pretension or affectation

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

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used to ask for information about something

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

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

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a unit of language that native speakers can identify

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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading By prescription, which often has the force of law, a book should have both a _Preface_ and an _Introduction_: the first relating to the writer; the second to the things written.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But, dear reader, a word with you (for that is the meaning of "Preface") before you begin this unpretentious little book, the joint production of an author, an editor, and a publisher.