1865
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From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
1867
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From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
1912
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From this reading The article is reproduced in _The Note-Books of Samuel Butler_ (1912).
29th
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From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
Ebria
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From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
Eliza
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From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
Erewhonnoun
a satirical novel written by Samuel Butler (1872) describing a fictitious land
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
HabitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
Heatherley's
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From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The article is reproduced in _The Note-Books of Samuel Butler_ (1912).
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
Kensington
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From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
Lucubratio
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From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
Note-Books
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From this reading The article is reproduced in _The Note-Books of Samuel Butler_ (1912).
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
PressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading The article is reproduced in _The Note-Books of Samuel Butler_ (1912).
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The article is reproduced in _The Note-Books of Samuel Butler_ (1912).
SavageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He made a number of friends at Heatherley's, and among them Miss Eliza Mary Anne Savage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It treated machines from a point of view different from that adopted in "Darwin among the Machines," and was one of the steps that led to _Erewhon_ and ultimately to _Life and Habit_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Butler also studied art at South Kensington, but by 1867 he had begun to go to Heatherley's School of Art in Newman Street, where he continued going for many years.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading In 1865 Butler sent from London to New Zealand an article entitled "Lucubratio Ebria," which was published in the _Press_ of 29th July, 1865.
