1526
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From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
1864
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From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
affiliationnounUS /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
a social or business relationship
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be able to spare or give up
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
AnanounUS /ˈɑːnə/
mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
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in or near a particular place or position
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
without doubt or question
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
carefully weighed
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accepted or habitual practice
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
divisible by two
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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firstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading JEST-BOOKS CONSIDERED AS HISTORICAL AND LITERARY MATERIAL--THE TWOFOLD POINT ILLUSTRATED--LOCALISATION OF STORIES.
ten 10s
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading JEST-BOOKS CONSIDERED AS HISTORICAL AND LITERARY MATERIAL--THE TWOFOLD POINT ILLUSTRATED--LOCALISATION OF STORIES.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
a message received and understood
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
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inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
JEST-BOOKS
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From this reading JEST-BOOKS CONSIDERED AS HISTORICAL AND LITERARY MATERIAL--THE TWOFOLD POINT ILLUSTRATED--LOCALISATION OF STORIES.
JestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
a boy or man
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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of or relating to or characteristic of literature
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creative writing of recognized artistic value
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LOCALISATIONnoun
(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body
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social deportment
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
multifariousadjective
having many aspects or qualities
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
an amount of time
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
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regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
continue talking
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proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
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referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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reimburseverbUS /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
pay back for some expense incurred
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
Shakespear
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From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
a particular situation
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
sophisticationnounUS /səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
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plural of “story” — 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 JEST-BOOKS CONSIDERED AS HISTORICAL AND LITERARY MATERIAL--THE TWOFOLD POINT ILLUSTRATED--LOCALISATION OF STORIES.
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 In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
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 In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEST-BOOKS CONSIDERED AS HISTORICAL AND LITERARY MATERIAL--THE TWOFOLD POINT ILLUSTRATED--LOCALISATION OF STORIES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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threepencenoun
former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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TWOFOLDadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
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having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There is barely a custom or an idea prevalent among our forefathers which the vast body of printed _Ana_, and especially the _Shakespear Jest-Books_, 1864, do not afford the means of illustrating and facilities for more clearly comprehending.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
at the time that
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
which person or people
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
in the company of; together with
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inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The stories embraced within the entire range of jocular literature are so multifarious in their origin and drift, while they so largely partake of a popular character, that they richly reimburse our examination of them, even when, as so frequently happens, their literary and artistic claims are slender to excess.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the _Hundred Merry Tales_, 1526, there is the story of the lad who took his shoes to be mended, whence comes the information to us that the charge for this kind of work was at that period threepence.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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