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1899
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From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
on or to one side
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of ‘Haury Lorrequer’ Etc.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
Covent
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
Etc
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From this reading Author of ‘Haury Lorrequer’ Etc.
at any time
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
Gerald
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From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
Haury
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From this reading Author of ‘Haury Lorrequer’ Etc.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
and nothing more
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
LevernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
Lever's
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From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
Lorrequer
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From this reading Author of ‘Haury Lorrequer’ Etc.
M'Cormick
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M'Glashan
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From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
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 _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
absolutely essential
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of ‘Haury Lorrequer’ Etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
by chance
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
readieradjectiveUS /ˈrediər/
comparative of “ready” — completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
serialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
express in speech
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
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 With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading _Gerald Fitzgerald_ appeared as a serial in the _Dublin University Magazine_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Magazine at the time was changing hands, Lever’s old friend and publisher, James M’Glashan, having just died.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lever was always eager to avoid trouble, and ever readier to undertake new work than to concern himself about work already done; and possibly--for there is not sufficient evidence to speak with certainty--owing to some trouble with the new proprietors of the _Dublin University Magazine_, he decided to put aside _Gerald Fitzgerald_.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading With A Frontispiece By A. D. M’Cormick 12 York Street, Covent Garden 1899 The Publishers feel that some explanation is necessary concerning the tardy publication in book form of this story.
