1000
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From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
BOOKBINDINGnoun
the craft of binding books
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
gotten under control
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
EranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a message received and understood
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
not any; not one
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
Phœnician
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From this reading OR _A Phœnician Expedition_ B.C.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following pages pretend to no original or scientific research.
TROW'S
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From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
a late time of life
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 1000 TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is their object to present, in a popular form, a picture of the world as it was a thousand years before the Christian Era, and to exhibit, mainly for the young, a summary of that varied information which is contained in books, many of which by their high price and exclusively technical character are generally unattainable.
