used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
ancientest
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From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
BEGGARSnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading MERRY BEGGARS.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
BRACEBRIDGE
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From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Illustrated by R. Caldecott.
Caldecott
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From this reading Illustrated by R. Caldecott.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
a social unit living together
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated by R. Caldecott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading MERRY BEGGARS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
not any; not one
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
on one occasion
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Illustrated by R. Caldecott.
re-publication
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From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader, if he has perused the volumes of the Sketch Book, will probably recollect something of the Bracebridge family, with which I once passed a Christmas.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The success of "OLD CHRISTMAS" has suggested the re-publication of its sequel "BRACEBRIDGE HALL," illustrated by the same able pencil, but condensed so as to bring it within reasonable size and price.
produce a literary work
From this reading The ancientest house, and the best for housekeeping in this county or the next, and though the master of it write but squire, I know no lord like him.
