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Satire in the Victorian novel
Satire in the Victorian novel

Chapter I

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BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.
BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
Set up and electrotyped.
Published January, 1920.
VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.
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Satire in the Victorian novel

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Satire in the Victorian novel is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.
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BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
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Set up and electrotyped.
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Published January, 1920.
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VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

defensive adjective US /dɪˈfensɪv/

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

jordan noun US /ˈdʒɔːrdən/

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

monograph noun US /ˈmɑːnəɡræf/

a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

nova noun US /ˈnoʊvə/

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

proponent noun US /prəˈpoʊnənt/

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

starr noun US /stɑːr/

rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

theresa noun US /tərˈiːsə/

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading “BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Set up verb + adjective

set up or found

In this reading “Set up and electrotyped.”

in relation preposition + noun

In this reading “VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1920

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Published January, 1920.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

DAVIDnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

DISnounUS /dɪs/

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

DOCTISSIMO

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

electrotyped

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

GRAVISSIMO

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

GUILELMI

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

JAMESnounUS /dʒeɪmz/

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Published January, 1920.

JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

MACMILLAN

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.

MANIBUS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

MEO

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

MIHI

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

monographnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræf/

a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

MONSTRAVERUNT

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

NOVAnounUS /ˈnoʊvə/

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

NOVAM

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

OFFICIA

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

PHnounUS /ˈpiːˈeɪtʃ/

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

proponentnounUS /prəˈpoʊnənt/

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published January, 1920.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

QUI

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

SACRUMnoun

wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

SEMITAM

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

SetverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

STARRnounUS /stɑːr/

rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

SUPPEDITANTES

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

TEMPORE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.

themenounUS /θiːm/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

THERESAnounUS /tərˈiːsə/

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading BY FRANCES THERESA RUSSELL, PH.D.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

triply

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From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Set up and electrotyped.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

VIRO

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From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

VITÆ

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading VIRO DOCTISSIMO DAVID STARR JORDAN DIS MANIBUS GUILELMI JAMES SACRUM QUI MIHI TEMPORE MEO GRAVISSIMO, NOVA SUPPEDITANTES OFFICIA NOVAM VITÆ SEMITAM MONSTRAVERUNT PREFACE If the following monograph were to be presented from the point of view of a proponent, the author would be put triply on the defensive in relation to the theme.

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