1783
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From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
1793
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From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
1823
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From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
in addition
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
cause to be bored
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
set up or found
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
Motherwell's
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From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
and nothing more
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
the local environment
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In 1823, however, the complete edition was reprinted, and a few copies of it may be seen occasionally.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These editions both occupy thirty-six pages, and are in five parts; but in 1793 an edition, consisting only of three parts, was published.
three-part
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From this reading Since then, the three-part edition has been the one most commonly issued to the public, and it may still be found for sale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Motherwell’s copy was dated 1783, and also bore to have undergone the author’s revision.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While most certainly not a first edition, it has the advantage of being, to a certain extent, fresh from the author, and on that account possesses a special value and interest.
