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From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
AddressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
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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
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
Apologianoun
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
earlier than; in front of
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benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
dearly loved
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
deductedverbUS /dɪˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “deduct” — make a subtraction
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
ERRATA
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From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
examinersnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnərz/
plural of “examiner” — someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
ten 10s
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
prefer or wish to do something
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produced by a manufacturing process
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MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading T. Moore.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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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 ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
capable of happening or existing
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
RejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
remnant's
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From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T. Moore.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Apologia: I am doubtful whether this record of human error should be published here.
which person or people
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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ERRATA “In whom the dear Errata column Is the best page in all the volume.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Out of every possible hundred readers must be deducted (1) teachers and examiners who are satiated with errata and have ceased to be amused; (2) those who, like the benevolent critic of the “Rejected Addresses,” think some of the answers very good, and do not see why they should be rejected; (3) those who require a surgical operation before they can be made to see any humour in error.
in the company of; together with
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but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there is a remnant, and for the remnant’s sake let the chapter stand.
