used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FREDERICK S. BOAS, M.A.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
BOASnounUS /ˈboʊəz/
plural of “boa” — a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
From this reading FREDERICK S. BOAS, M.A.
Bussy
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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D'Ambois
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true confidential information
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FREDERICKnounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading FREDERICK S. BOAS, M.A.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
of the present time and place
From this reading The immediate source of _Bussy D'Ambois_ still remains undiscovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading FREDERICK S. BOAS, M.A.
produced by a manufacturing process
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engage in
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
how something is done or how it happens
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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The immediate source of _Bussy D'Ambois_ still remains undiscovered.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading FREDERICK S. BOAS, M.A.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The immediate source of _Bussy D'Ambois_ still remains undiscovered.
not in physical motion
From this reading The immediate source of _Bussy D'Ambois_ still remains undiscovered.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the relations of this edition to its predecessors some details are given in the Notes on the Text of the two plays.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading The immediate source of _Bussy D'Ambois_ still remains undiscovered.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In this volume an attempt is made for the first time to edit _Bussy D'Ambois_ and _The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois_ in a manner suitable to the requirements of modern scholarship.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But in these few prefatory words I should like to call attention to one or two points, and make some acknowledgments.
