1908
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1912
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From this reading April, 1912.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading April, 1912.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
Bierce's
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book'snounUS /bʊks/
possessive form of “book” — a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
CollectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE NEALE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading For this courtesy we are greatly indebted to Messrs. Robertson and Howes.
DialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
Francisco
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From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading For this courtesy we are greatly indebted to Messrs. Robertson and Howes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
HowesnounUS /haʊz/
plural of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading For this courtesy we are greatly indebted to Messrs. Robertson and Howes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
Messrs
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From this reading For this courtesy we are greatly indebted to Messrs. Robertson and Howes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
NEALE
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From this reading THE NEALE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
not any; not one
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
prospectusnounUS /prəˈspektəs/
a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading THE NEALE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
revisionsnounUS /riˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “revision” — the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
San
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From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
at the time that
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The greater part of the contents of this volume is published in admirable form by A. M. Robertson, of San Francisco, with the title _The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays_.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading When the prospectus of Mr. Bierce’s _Collected Works_ was issued by our house in 1908 no allowance was made for this matter, but through the generosity of Mr. Robertson, and of Mr. S. O. Howes, the book’s compiler and editor, we are now able to include it in our scheme, with revisions and additions by the author.
