10
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From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
11
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From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
15
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From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
16
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From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
18
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From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the state of being absent
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
in actual fact
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additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
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mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
Fenn
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From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
engage in
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
Manville
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From this reading Friends I have made, by George Manville Fenn.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
microfilmed
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From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
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 Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
scansnounUS /skænz/
plural of “scan” — the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading In addition some text is missing from chapters 15 and 18.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
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
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two sets of sixteen pages were missing, resulting in the absence of chapters 10, 11 and 16.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
unrelatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/
lacking a logical or causal relation
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Since the book consists of a collection of almost unrelated anecdotes it was felt worth our while to make available as much as we can, as it is certain that a better set of scans of this book may become available, for instance from the microfilmed set held by Cambridge University.
