used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
associatingverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
BIOGRAPHIESnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading FACETIOUS BIOGRAPHIES.
Bobs
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
put or send forth
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
compilationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “compilation” — something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
ConceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Conceits
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
Dobson'snounUS /ˈdɑːbsənz/
possessive form of “dobson” — large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Edith
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
enumerateverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
specify individually
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
FACETIOUSadjectiveUS /fəˈsiːʃəs/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading FACETIOUS BIOGRAPHIES.
a social unit living together
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
god-parent
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From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Hobson
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
JestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
miscellanynounUS /ˈmɪsəleɪni/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Peele
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Scogin
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Skelton
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
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 I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
Tarlton's
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From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The real tie between a facetious miscellany and its god-parent was, in nine cases out of ten, absolutely nominal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaving behind us these two admirable productions, we encounter an interesting group of compilations, which differ essentially from them in structure and treatment.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading I shall enumerate some of them:-- _The Jests of the Widow Edith._ _The Merry Tales of Skelton._ _The Jests of Scogin._ _Tarlton’s Jests._ _The Merry Conceited Jests of George Peele._ _The Pleasant Conceits of Old Hobson._ _Dobson’s Dry Bobs._ The original motive for associating a particular individual with a publication was obviously the stimulus which his reputation was expected to lend to the sale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They constitute a sort of family of books, and are of a biographical cast, with an imperfect attempt at chronological sequence.
