adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In this, the second instance, we have used separate index numbers for the collection and for all the entries in that collection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
cataloguingverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In this, the second instance, we have used separate index numbers for the collection and for all the entries in that collection.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
Etext
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From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
Etexts
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From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
GutenbergnounUS /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/
German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this, the second instance, we have used separate index numbers for the collection and for all the entries in that collection.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
multipleadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəpəl/
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In this, the second instance, we have used separate index numbers for the collection and for all the entries in that collection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading In this, the second instance, we have used separate index numbers for the collection and for all the entries in that collection.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is our second experimental effort at cataloguing multiple items in a single file.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
traditionallyadverbUS /trəˈdɪʃənəli/
according to tradition; in a traditional manner
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the first instance we use the same index number for each item, and just used multiple entries for that file in the index.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We have traditionally used the smallest number of index entries--as somewhat of a protest against others who have copied Etexts and wanted it to appear as if they had more Etext than Project Gutenberg or various other etext collections.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let us know which you prefer.
