used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
in addition
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading H. O. HOUGHTON AND COMPANY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading H. O. HOUGHTON AND COMPANY.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
DISTRICTnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
elocutionaryadjective
of or relating to elocution
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading H. O. HOUGHTON AND COMPANY.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
HOUGHTONnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading H. O. HOUGHTON AND COMPANY.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
MASSACHUSETTSnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
come together
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
not any; not one
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading H. O. HOUGHTON AND COMPANY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading In the execution of this design no pains have been spared in selecting and preparing the best pieces, both new and old.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
twofoldadjectiveUS /ˈtuːˈfoʊld/
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The design of this book is twofold,--to meet the present demand for new selections suited to the spirit of the hour, and also to furnish a choice collection of standard pieces for elocutionary exercises on which time has set its lasting seal.
