1916
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From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
APOLOGYnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading AUTHOR'S APOLOGY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
AUTHOR'SnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR'S APOLOGY.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
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enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
Eng
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From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
a single distinct event
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
life-work
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From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
MARRS
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From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
and nothing more
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
monographnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræf/
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
RegisteredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading [Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng.]
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A.: Press of F. A. Davis Company, 1916 Cherry Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The author's life-work having been such as to enable him to be especially observant, he can vouch for nearly every incident and statement recorded in this monograph as being based upon an actual experience, and therefore not merely the creation of something out of the whole cloth.
WILLIAM
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From this reading BY WILLIAM TAYLOR MARRS, M.D.
