used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
etc
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From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
Ltd
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From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
the force of workers available
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
and nothing more
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
Shellback's
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From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
TrampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
unvarnishedadjectiveUS /ənˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
not having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading London: Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The stories themselves only claim to be unvarnished matters of fact; and I may repeat here what I said in a previous volume, that my object has not been to strain after literary effect or style.
Windjammers
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From this reading Author of _The Shellback's Progress_, _Windjammers and Sea Tramps_, etc.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The following tales have been told to some few men and women by the fireside.
