1877
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
put or send forth
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
engravers
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From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
at any time
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
HARPERnounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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 nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading The extraordinary liberality of the publishers, and the skill of their corps of engravers, have seconded my own industrious researches, and the result is a volume unique, at least, in the character of its illustrations.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this volume there is, I believe, a greater variety of pictures of a comic and satirical cast than was ever before presented at one view.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many nations, ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, are represented in it, as well as most of the names identified with art of this nature.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
