used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading APPENDIX.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
apart from; not including
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
Glossarial
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From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
marginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/
at or constituting a border or edge
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
sidenotes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading For the explanation of more uncommon words, recourse should be had to the Glossarial Index.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It has been broken up to accommodate the sidenotes.]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
in or at the place that
From this reading Most of the French text was printed as a single continuous block, except where decorative initials mark new paragraphs
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Both in the marginal abstract and in the notes I have chiefly aimed at removing minor difficulties by explaining sentences of which the construction is peculiar, and words which are disguised by the spelling.
