adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
authoringverbUS /ˈɔːθərɪŋ/
-ing form of “author” — be the author of
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Of Divisions in Authors_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
buckramnoun
a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
DivisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading _Of Divisions in Authors_.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Of Divisions in Authors_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of Divisions in Authors_.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
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 These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
prime-ministering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
stay-tape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These several places therefore in our paper, which are filled with our books and chapters, are understood as so much buckram, stays, and stay-tape in a taylor's bill, serving only to make up the sum total, commonly found at the bottom of our first page and of his last.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are certain mysteries or secrets in all trades, from the highest to the lowest, from that of prime-ministering to this of authoring, which are seldom discovered unless to members of the same calling.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Among those used by us gentlemen of the latter occupation, I take this of dividing our works into books and chapters to be none of the least considerable.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, for want of being truly acquainted with this secret, common readers imagine, that by this art of dividing we mean only to swell our works to a much larger bulk than they would otherwise be extended to.
