1874
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From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Shiloh," etc.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
deprecationnoun
a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
DUTTON
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From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Shiloh," etc.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Shiloh," etc.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Sin will pluck on sin."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading "Sin will pluck on sin."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
Richard
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From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
express in words
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
ShilohnounUS /ˈʃaɪloʊ/
the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory
From this reading Author of "Shiloh," etc.
estrangement from god
From this reading "Sin will pluck on sin."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
which person or people
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sin will pluck on sin."
in the company of; together with
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In sending forth another book belonging to the class known as religious novels, the author is moved to say a word to the critics who received a former one with so pleasant a mixture of praise and deprecation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _King Richard III._ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by E. P. DUTTON & CO., In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
