1680
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From this reading CLAVEL: _Cat. of Books for 1680, Pref._ =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading OF ANCIENT PRICES OF BOOKS, AND BOOK-BINDING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF ANCIENT PRICES OF BOOKS, AND BOOK-BINDING.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
AuctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
BIBLIOMANIACS
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From this reading BOOK-AUCTION BIBLIOMANIACS.
BOOK-AUCTION
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From this reading BOOK-AUCTION BIBLIOMANIACS.
BOOK-BINDING
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From this reading OF ANCIENT PRICES OF BOOKS, AND BOOK-BINDING.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading OF ANCIENT PRICES OF BOOKS, AND BOOK-BINDING.
booksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading CLAVEL: _Cat. of Books for 1680, Pref._ =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
CLAVEL
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From this reading CLAVEL: _Cat. of Books for 1680, Pref._ =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
dearly loved
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
ORLANDOnounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
Pref
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From this reading CLAVEL: _Cat. of Books for 1680, Pref._ =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
PRICESnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading OF ANCIENT PRICES OF BOOKS, AND BOOK-BINDING.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
express a supposition
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =The Auction Room.= CHARACTER OF ORLANDO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "As to the late method used in selling books by AUCTION in London, I suppose that many have paid dear for their experience in this way--it being apparent that most books bought in an auction may be had cheaper in booksellers' shops."
