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From this reading "Pisa, February 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
booksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
ChurchmannounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
divisible by two
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Pisa, February 6.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
set up or found
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
a narrow way or road
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
not one, and not any
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading "Pisa, February 6.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
Remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
Rivington's
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From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
in the near future
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
express a supposition
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
up to a particular time
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
a vivid mental image
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I know nothing of Rivington's 'Remonstrance' by the 'eminent Churchman;' but I suppose he wants a living.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That they are now afraid is natural, but I do not see that I ought to give way on that account.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Try back the deep lane,' till we find a publisher for the 'Vision;' and if none such is to be found, print fifty copies at my expense, distribute them amongst my acquaintance, and you will soon see that the booksellers _will_ publish them, even if we opposed them.
