626
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From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
in the past
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
AntiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
Bohn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
Brand'snounUS /brændz/
possessive form of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
ednounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading No. 626.--See Shoe Omens in Brand's _Popular Antiquities_ (Bohn's ed.), iii.
not in physical motion
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I have seen but one such volume.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading omens to be derived from dreams may be obtained from the fact that dream books are still enough in demand to warrant their publication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading That was more than thirty years ago.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A dream book is now published by a New York firm, and I find, from inquiries in Boston, that it sells at a moderate rate.
