1881
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From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
(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 As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
alphabeticaladjectiveUS /ˌælfəˈbetɪkəl/
relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
have
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
clericnounUS /ˈklerɪk/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
compilingnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/
the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
without stop or interruption
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
divisible by two
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
Francisco
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
Gassalasca
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From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
illustrativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
clarifying by use of examples
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
Japenoun
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
Jape's
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From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
engage in
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
not any; not one
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
by chance
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
like better; value more highly
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
prioritynounUS /praɪˈɔːrəti/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
San
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From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
stopping-place
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From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
unpleasingadjective
unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
WaspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
which person or people
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
belonging to which person
From this reading A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed--enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor--there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals.
