1891
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From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
237
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From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
42
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From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notes and References.
any thing at all
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
Curtin
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From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
Larminie
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From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Notes and References.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
plural of “page” — 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 I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
ReferencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Notes and References.
only a very short time before
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
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 I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the appearance of that volume in 1891, the publication of such tales has gone on apace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have scarcely anything to add to the general account of the collection of Celtic Fairy Tales which I gave in the predecessor to this volume, pages 237-42.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Larminie has published with Mr. E. Stock a volume of _West Irish Fairy Tales_, of which I have also the privilege of presenting a specimen.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Mr. Curtin has published in the New York _Sun_ no less than fifty more Irish fairy tales, one of which he has been good enough to place at my disposal for the present volume.
