110
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1779
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1780
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27
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80
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
Author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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showing who or what does the action
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Extremum concede laborem.--_Virg.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
without stop or interruption
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ContributorsnounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətərz/
plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
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dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
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essayistnounUS /ˈeseɪɪst/
a writer of literary works
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
ESSAYISTS
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Extremumnoun
the point located farthest from the middle of something
From this reading Extremum concede laborem.--_Virg.
FAMILIARITYnounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
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plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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Humourists
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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laborem
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From this reading Extremum concede laborem.--_Virg.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
a room where books are kept
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Loungernoun
someone who wastes time
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MarginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/
at or constituting a border or edge
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
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not any; not one
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
an announcement containing information about an event
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
ParagraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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PassagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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Pencillings
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PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'MIRROR.'
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
SATIRICALadjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
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ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
SketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The dying speech of the Scotch essayist forms a suitable introduction to the series.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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THACKERAY'S
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREFACE TO THE 'MIRROR.'
Virg
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From this reading Extremum concede laborem.--_Virg.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The circumstances which led to the publication of the 'Mirror,' by a certain society of friends in Edinburgh, are set forth in the concluding paper of that work, No. 110, which originally appeared May 27, 1780.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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