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From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
1816
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From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
1829
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From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
Antiquarynoun
an expert or collector of antiquities
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
gotten under control
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
DwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
EDITOR'SnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
magnumnounUS /ˈmæɡnəm/
a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
MortalitynounUS /mɔːrˈtæləti/
the quality or state of being mortal
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
opusnounUS /ˈoʊpəs/
a musical work that has been created
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
ROBverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
ROY
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From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
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 Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this, as in other matters, the present edition follows that of 1829.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
valedictionnoun
a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
Waverley
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From this reading EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION TO ROB ROY In the magnum opus, the author's final edition of the Waverley Novels, "Rob Roy" appears out of its chronological order, and comes next after "The Antiquary."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The Antiquary," as we said, contained in its preface the author's farewell to his art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
which person or people
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Constable, who had brought out the earlier works, did not publish the "Tales of my Landlord" ("The Black Dwarf" and "Old Mortality "), which Scott had nearly finished by November 12, 1816.
