used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
in the past
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
argumentativeadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/
given to or characterized by argument
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
have
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
dwarfishadjective
atypically small
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
set up or found
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
a person of German nationality
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
a single distinct event
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
make reference to
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
absolutely essential
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
and nothing more
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
ParochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
prefaces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
only a very short time before
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
carry out
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parochial, older style and alternative spelling has been left as it appears in the original.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust, nevertheless, that it is not necessary to insist upon any claim to the average degree of originality; for if the book does not bear the traces of honest and independent work, that is a defect which is scarcely likely to be removed by the most eloquent and argumentative of prefaces.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief'--_Macbeth_ PREFACE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
which person or people
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It has been my intention from the first to take this opportunity of stating that, if I am indebted to any previous work for the central idea of a stolen manuscript, such obligation should be ascribed to a short tale, published some time ago in one of the Christmas numbers--the only story upon the subject which I have read at present.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was the story of a German student who, having found in the library of his university an old scientific manuscript, by a writer long since dead and forgotten, produced it as his own; and it is so probable that the recollection of this incident became quite unconsciously the germ of the present book that, although the matter is not of general importance, I feel it only fair to mention it here.
