used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
at any time
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
everlastinly
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From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
for this reason
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
engage in
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
meednoun
a fitting reward
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
requiteverb
make repayment for or return something
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
express in words
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
in the near future
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
terminatesverbUS /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/
third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very contemptuous to say of a man, that he has but one idea, but it is the highest meed of praise that can be bestowed on a book.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A thought, therefore, like a pound of cotton, must be well spun out to be valuable.
which person or people
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hence every work of fancy is made to reach to three volumes, otherwise it will not pay, and a manufacture that does not requite the cost of production, invariably and inevitably terminates in bankruptcy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, it is not only not my intention to write for ever, or as Mr. Slick would say “for everlastinly;” but to make my bow and retire very soon from the press altogether.
produce a literary work
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A man, who writes thus, can write for ever.
