1888
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
(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 Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
apart from; not including
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
GOTTSBERGER
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
Hellas
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From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading MARY J. SAFFORD.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY J. SAFFORD.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
PaganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
an amount of time
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
PhnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/
(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
SAFFORD
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From this reading MARY J. SAFFORD.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
TRANSLATOR'S
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The author’s preface to “Pictures of Hellas” is so full, that the translator has nothing to add to the English version except the acknowledgment of valuable assistance rendered in “the obscure recesses of Greek literature” by Professor Andrews, Ph.D., of Madison University.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
belonging to which person
From this reading Nearly all the more recent romances and dramas, whose scene is laid in classic times, depict the period of the great rupture between Paganism and Christianity.
WILLIAM
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1888 BY WILLIAM S. GOTTSBERGER in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
