Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

(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 Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

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

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

a county in southern England

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

being joined in close association

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

the act of conquering

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

your usual mood

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

emerge from the eggs

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

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

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

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

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE LIBRARY.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

social deportment

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

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From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

and nothing more

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

have sovereign power

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

term of address for a man

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

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From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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

From this reading THE LIBRARY.

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

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two new characters only are introduced: LORENZO and NARCOTTUS.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading This Part embraces the _History of Literature_, in the formation of Libraries, from the Conquest to the commencement of the reign of Henry VIII., and undoubtedly contains much that is curious and instructive.

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

From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

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From this reading The former was intended to represent the late Sir Masterman Mark Sykes, Bart.: the latter, a William Templeman, Esq., of Hare Hatch, Berkshire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Mark Sykes was not less known than respected for the suavity of his manners, the kindness of his disposition, and the liberality of his conduct on all matters connected with _books_ and _prints_.