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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
have
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
Bound written or printed works.
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
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showing who or what does the action
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come or bring to a finish or an end
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contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
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coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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Doubleday
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either extremity of something that has length
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enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
harassverbUS /hərˈæs/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
HarlemnounUS /ˈhɑːrləm/
a district of Manhattan; now largely a Black ghetto
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
the natural satellite of the Earth
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near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
not one and not the other of two
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
ObviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
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problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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Identical; not different.
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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the act of searching for something
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading _If there be nothing new between its covers, neither is love new, nor faith, nor hope, nor disappointment, nor sorrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
which person or people
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _To the great number of those who are seeking, in whatever manner or degree, from near at hand or far away, to bring the forces of enlightenment to bear upon the vexed problems which harass the South, this volume is inscribed, with the hope that it may contribute to the same good end._
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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