used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
lacking funds
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
cannot
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From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
exhortingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
give expression to
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
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 Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be said that I broke my own rule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, since the origin of the story cannot be claimed as my own, I may be allowed to express an opinion upon it.
precisely as stated
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But it will be observed that this case was not one in which production was 'paid for,' in the ordinary sense of the term--it was one of publication on commission of a book concerning which, we were quite certain, there was neither doubt nor risk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In another place I am continually exhorting young writers never to pay for production.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And this is a very good way indeed to publish, provided you have such a book, and provided your publisher will push the book with as much vigour as his own.
