12
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From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
221
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From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
8
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From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
abbreviationsnounUS /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “abbreviation” — a shortened form of a word or phrase
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
(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 In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
caratnounUS /ˈkerət/
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
caratsnounUS /ˈkerəts/
plural of “carat” — a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
duodecimo
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From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
Etesiam
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From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
Lachrymantem
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From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
the literary culture
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
ligatures
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From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
octavonoun
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
oe
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From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
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 A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
printer'snounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the poem "In Etesiam Lachrymantem" (Page 221) the initial letter of the final line is missing in all extant editions; either "C" or "D" seems possible.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
superscriptnoun
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
From this reading The carat (^) indicates a superscript in the original.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One carat indicates that the following single letter is superscript.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ligatures oe and OE are indicated by [oe] and [OE].
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
vo
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From this reading A pair of carats indicates that the enclosed letters are superscript; for example the abbreviations 8^vo^ and 12^mo^ are used for the printer's page sizes octavo and duodecimo respectively.
