used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
ascribableadjective
capable of being assigned or credited to
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
an opposing military force
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
ExpressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
generally-received
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From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
the act of giving
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
Horse-Shoe
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From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
How
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From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
not any; not one
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
others
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From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
express in words
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
which person or people
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
belonging to which person
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
WitchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading Showing How the Horse-Shoe Came to Be a Charm against Witchcraft EDWARD G. FLIGHT.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The success of the first edition of this little work, compels its author to say a few words on the issue of a second.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Expressive silence" would now be in him the excessive impudence of not acknowledging, as he respectfully does acknowledge, that success to be greatly ascribable to the eminent artists who have drawn and engraved the illustrations.
produce a literary work
From this reading "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt.
the act of creating written works
From this reading To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for.
