1905
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From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
(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 It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
for the reason that
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
ClemensnounUS /ˈklemənz/
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
CopyrightsnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪts/
plural of “copyright” — a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
MissouriannounUS /məˈzʊriən/
a native or resident of Missouri
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
and nothing more
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
go across or through
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
RegisterverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
express in words
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clemens replied that he might have something more to say on the copyright question by and by--that he had in hand a dialogue--[Similar to the “Open Letter to the Register of Copyrights,” North American Review, January, 1905.]--which would instruct Congress, but this he did not complete.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What I want to say is this: you have prepared a simple bill relating only to the copyright of books; send it to me and I will try to have it passed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It [the original bill] would never pass because the bill had literature and music all mixed together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Being a Missourian of course it would give me great pleasure to be of service to you.
