used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
Baillet
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
bibliographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbɪbliɑːˈɡrɑːfɪkəl/
relating to or dealing with bibliography
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
BIBLIOGRAPHYnounUS /ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi/
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Bibliomanianoun
preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
CABINETnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading THE CABINET.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
divisible by two
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Fabricius
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
fourscorenoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
GesnernounUS /ˈɡesnər/
Swiss naturalist who was one of the founders of modern zoology (1516-1565)
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
Labbe
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
Lambecius
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
Maittaire
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
engage in
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
Montfaucon
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Morhof
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From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
not any; not one
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
PrecisnounUS /ˈpreɪsiː/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
express in words
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
not in physical motion
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CABINET.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
(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”)
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As no _fresh characters_ are introduced in this second part of the Bibliomania, it may be permitted me to say a word or two upon the substance of the materials which it contains.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading This portion of the "Bibliomania," embracing about fourscore pages, contains a _Precis_, or review of the more popular works, then extant, upon BIBLIOGRAPHY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It forms an immense mass of materials; which, if expanded in the ordinary form of publication, would alone make a volume.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have well nigh forgotten the names of some of the more ancient heroes of bibliographical renown, but still seem to cling with a natural fondness to those of Gesner, Morhof, Maittaire, and Fabricius: while Labbe, Lambecius, and Montfaucon, Le Long, and Baillet, even yet retain all their ancient respect and popularity.
