used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
commentatorsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtərz/
plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
carefully weighed
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
one or the other of two
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
apart from; not including
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
set up or found
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
engage in
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
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 Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
and nothing more
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
others
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From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
by chance
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
republished
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From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
republishingnoun
the act of publishing again
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To one having only a reader's interest in the matter it may easily seem that the verses relating to those might more properly have been omitted from this collection.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
which person or people
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In that case, doubtless, commentators will be "raised up" to make exposition of its full meaning, with possibly an added meaning read into it by themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of the verses in this book are republished, with considerable alterations, from various newspapers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The collection includes few not relating to persons and events more or less familiar to the people of the Pacific Coast--to whom the volume may be considered as especially addressed, though, not without a hope that some part of the contents may be found to have sufficient intrinsic interest to commend it to others.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Of my motives in writing, and in now republishing, I do not care to make either defense or explanation, except with reference to those persons who since my first censure of them have passed away.
