used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
earlier than; in front of
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the supreme effort one can make
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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the two together, not just one
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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CriticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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dedications
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desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading To the Editor of _Macmillan's Magazine_ in particular (to whom, if dedications were not somewhat in ill odour, I should, in memory of friendship old and new, have dedicated the book), I am further indebted for suggesting several of the subjects as well as accepting the essays.
EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
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exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the state of being friends (or friendly)
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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To the Editor of _Macmillan's Magazine_ in particular (to whom, if dedications were not somewhat in ill odour, I should, in memory of friendship old and new, have dedicated the book), I am further indebted for suggesting several of the subjects as well as accepting the essays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To the Editor of _Macmillan's Magazine_ in particular (to whom, if dedications were not somewhat in ill odour, I should, in memory of friendship old and new, have dedicated the book), I am further indebted for suggesting several of the subjects as well as accepting the essays.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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Lockhart
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Macmillan's
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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading All the rest, with one exception (the Essay on Lockhart which appeared in the _National Review_), were originally published in _Macmillan's Magazine_.
most important element
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
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belonging to the person speaking
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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the rest, with one exception (the Essay on Lockhart which appeared in the _National Review_), were originally published in _Macmillan's Magazine_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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be obliged to pay or repay
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To the Editor of _Macmillan's Magazine_ in particular (to whom, if dedications were not somewhat in ill odour, I should, in memory of friendship old and new, have dedicated the book), I am further indebted for suggesting several of the subjects as well as accepting the essays.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
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approval to do something
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phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading All the rest, with one exception (the Essay on Lockhart which appeared in the _National Review_), were originally published in _Macmillan's Magazine_.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All the rest, with one exception (the Essay on Lockhart which appeared in the _National Review_), were originally published in _Macmillan's Magazine_.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading All the rest, with one exception (the Essay on Lockhart which appeared in the _National Review_), were originally published in _Macmillan's Magazine_.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
scrupled
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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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to a small degree or extent
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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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an acknowledgment of appreciation
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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(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”)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or at the place that
From this reading These appear in the main as they appeared; but I have not scrupled to alter phrase or substance where it seemed desirable, and I have in a few places restored passages which had been sacrificed to the usual exigencies of space.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
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in the company of; together with
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