used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT.
(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 Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
CommodorenounUS /ˈkɑːmədɔːr/
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
being joined in close association
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
not any; not one
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
a special situation
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To supply this deficiency is the object of the present publishers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
at the time that
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To the admirers of the illustrious Poet, the Narrative of the sufferings of his grandfather will, on more than one account, be acceptable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At a time when every thing connected with the name of Byron is regarded with such general interest, it is a subject of surprise and regret that no popular edition should exist of the Narrative of Commodore Byron.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed, to procure any copy at all of the work requires some research and trouble.
