1879
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From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
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From this reading Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
in the past
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
CULMnoun
stem of plants of the Gramineae
From this reading CULM ROCK.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
delineationnounUS /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/
a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
at any time
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
Foolscapnoun
a size of paper used especially in Britain
From this reading Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
Howitt's
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From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
a boy or man
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading CULM ROCK.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
vo
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From this reading Foolscap 8vo, cloth extra.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
William
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From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Like all his later works, it has the force of most faithful delineation; and there is a fresh exuberance of hearty appreciation of those innocent pleasures in which his days flew by."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _From "Edinburgh Review," July 1879._--"To our mind William Howitt's 'Boy's Country Book' is the best of the kind that has ever been written, and the publishers would do a kindness to the boys of the day if they were to bring it out in a new edition.
a late time of life
From this reading It describes the life of a country lad some sixty years ago, and the descriptions are for the most part as true to nature now as then.
