1817
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From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
1819
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From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Finally Mr. Murray recommended _Tales of the Hall_, and this was adopted.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
BinningverbUS /ˈbɪnɪŋ/
inflected form of “bin” — store in bins
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
Crabbe
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From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally Mr. Murray recommended _Tales of the Hall_, and this was adopted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
Leadbeater
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From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Finally Mr. Murray recommended _Tales of the Hall_, and this was adopted.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
octavonoun
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Finally Mr. Murray recommended _Tales of the Hall_, and this was adopted.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
RemembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
SeriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
plural of “tale” — 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 THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Finally Mr. Murray recommended _Tales of the Hall_, and this was adopted.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a letter of Crabbe to Mrs. Leadbeater, in October 1817, he makes reference to these Tales, already in preparation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tells his correspondent that "Remembrances" was the title for them proposed by his friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We learn from another source that a second title had been suggested, "Forty Days--a Series of Tales told at Binning Hall."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TALES OF THE HALL (1819) The _Tales of the Hall_ were published by John Murray in June 1819, in two handsome octavo volumes, with every advantage of type, paper, and margin.
