Chapter I

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From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

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From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

(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 _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the two together, not just one

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

a period of 100 years

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definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

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artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

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several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

a small house with a single story

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

more than is needed, desired, or required

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an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the aggregate of past events

From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 6d. each._ A HISTORY OF THE CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

on one occasion

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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Identical; not different.

From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

an educational institution

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

which person or people

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The author's hope that he has 'succeeded in producing a book at once both amusing and instructive' is fully justified; and his book is certain to remain the standard authority on the subject, and to be consulted by every one who wishes to know what was read in the cottage, and the roadside inn, and the village school in the eighteenth century."--_Academy._

in the company of; together with

From this reading _With Nearly 400 Illustrations Engraved in Facsimile of the Originals._ "Next to a collection of the chap-books themselves, nothing could give a better idea of this branch of the popular literature of the eighteenth century than the volume before us.