used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
true confidential information
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
DevelopmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
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From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
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
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
immediately past
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
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 was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
PreliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
TRANSCRIBERnounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Further details are provided in the TRANSCRIBER ENDNOTE.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading /A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States/ PREFACE The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
a late time of life
From this reading It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism.
