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From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
(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 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading 'But the public will not buy books.'
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'But the public will not buy books.'
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading 'But the public will not buy books.'
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
Fraser
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From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
hithering
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From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 'But the public will not buy books.'
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
a quantity of money
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
Teufelsdröckh
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From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
thithering
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From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "I walked on through Regent Street and looked in upon James Fraser, the bookseller.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
at the time that
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'But the public will not buy books.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We got to talk about 'Teufelsdröckh,' when, after much hithering and thithering about the black state of trade, &c., it turned out that honest James would publish the book for me on this principle: if I would give _him_ a sum not exceeding 150 l. sterling!
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes,' I answered, 'it is my purpose to wait to the end of eternity for it.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I think you had better wait a little,' said an Edinburgh advocate to me since, when he heard of this proposal.
