used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Books should speak for themselves.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
eBook
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
egotisticadjective
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
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 A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For prefaces I have no love.
not any; not one
From this reading For prefaces I have no love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
prefaces
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From this reading For prefaces I have no love.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Books should speak for themselves.
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
express in speech
From this reading Books should speak for themselves.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Books should speak for themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A further edition of this book--the sixteenth--having been called for, I have been asked by the publishers to furnish a preface to it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading This eBook transcribed by Les Bowler PREFACE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Prefaces can scarcely be otherwise than egotistic, and one would not willingly add to the too numerous illustrations of this tendency with which the literature of the day abounds.
