1
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
10
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From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
101
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From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
117
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From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
12
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From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
18
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
1817
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
2
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
27
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
3
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
99
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From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
AustennounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of the _Memoir_ writes, on this point:
have
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
ChaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
FRAGMENTnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
inked
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From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
immediately past
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
legibilitynounUS /ˌledʒəˈbɪləti/
distinctness that makes perception easy
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
march in a procession
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading The author of the _Memoir_ writes, on this point:
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
not any; not one
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The author of the _Memoir_ writes, on this point:
pp
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From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
quirenounUS /kwaɪr/
a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
in a serious manner
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
be seated
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
st
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From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the manuscript as such does not bear out this implication of a progressive decline.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dates added by Miss Austen are:
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 117 of this edition) and Chapters 10-12.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The passage so written is that printed on pp. 99-101 of this edition (from _cried Lady D--_ to _so seriously that Charlotte_).
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
the upper part of anything
From this reading (1) at the top of the first page of the first quire, _Jan: 27.-1817_ (2) at the top of the first page of the third quire, _March 1^{st}_ (3) at the end of the last sentence (the last page of the third quire), _March 18_.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
at the time that
From this reading The chief part of this manuscript is written in her usual firm and neat hand, but some of the latter pages seem to have been first traced in pencil, probably when she was too weak to sit long at her desk, and written over in ink afterwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place at which pencil was used is in fact not much later than the middle; and the latter part of the manuscript shows no change in legibility or in accuracy. FRAGMENT OF A NOVEL
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The author of the _Memoir_ writes, on this point:
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Part of the second quire was originally written in pencil, and afterwards inked over.
