Chapter I

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

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 THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For lack of space, they are not in the exhibition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

something acquired without compensation

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

exerting control or influence

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

ten 10s

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading For lack of space, they are not in the exhibition.

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

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 THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

most important element

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For lack of space, they are not in the exhibition.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

Irish writer (born in 1932)

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

possessive form of “o'brien” — Irish writer (born in 1932)

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

someone who creates new things

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

not used up

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading For lack of space, they are not in the exhibition.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For lack of space, they are not in the exhibition.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

having passed out of existence

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading These are separate publications from the house of Beadle and Adams, of which Erastus Beadle, the Otsego printer, was the originator and guiding spirit.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

which person or people

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The collection, as shown in the Main Exhibition Room, constitutes an absorbingly interesting assemblage of a pioneer literature which has now wholly vanished, but which, for a generation, exercised a profound influence on the country’s thought, character, and habits of mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The remaining 171 items in Dr. O’Brien’s gift are examples of those other novels which sprang into existence as a result of the popularity with which the Beadle books were greeted from their first appearance.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”

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 THE Beadle Collection _of_ Dime Novels _Given to_ The New York Public Library _By_ Dr. Frank P. O’Brien Through the generosity of Dr. Frank P. O’Brien of New York, who has given this collection to the Library, it is possible to place on exhibition about fourteen hundred of those rare little books and magazines which, beginning about the year 1859, were issued in America under the broad and general title of “Dime Novels.”