1846
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From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
1871
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From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
1872
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From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
1877
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From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
(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 Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
carolsnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
corollarynounUS /ˈkɔːrəleri/
a practical consequence that follows naturally
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
don't
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From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
etc
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From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
not in action or at work
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
LaughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
LyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading PUBLISHERS' NOTICE.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
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 Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first _Book of Nonsense_ was published in 1846.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I really don't know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Three other volumes,-- _Nonsense Songs, Stories, etc._, published in 1871; _More Nonsense Pictures, etc._, in 1872; and _Laughable Lyrics: A Fresh Book of Nonsense, etc._, in 1877,--comprise all the "Nonsense Books" written by Mr. Lear.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Surely the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced is the _Book of Nonsense_, with its corollary carols, inimitable and refreshing, and perfect in rhythm.
