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From this reading 288 INTRODUCTION.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
else
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From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading 288 INTRODUCTION.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
ManufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading The Manufacture of Oil.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Manufacture of Oil.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The Manufacture of Oil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
on one occasion
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
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 A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
a male human offspring
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Manufacture of Oil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A father once said to his son, respecting books, "Read first the introduction; if that be good, try a few pages of the volume; if they are excellent, then, but not else, read on."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For if the reader find the introduction uninteresting, he will be compensated by a careful perusal of the narrative itself.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But I do not wish this criterion to be applied in the present instance.
