used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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BiercenounUS /bɪrs/
United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914)
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
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correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
e-text
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move gently or carefully
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emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In reproducing these letters we have followed as nearly as possible the original manuscripts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
hyphenationnounUS /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/
division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
InconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
the literary culture
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manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
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MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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non-italicized
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From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
ObviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In reproducing these letters we have followed as nearly as possible the original manuscripts.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading This convention has been reversed for ease of reading the e-text.
reproducingverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
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reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
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sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation in the original document have been preserved.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In reproducing these letters we have followed as nearly as possible the original manuscripts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This convention has been reversed for ease of reading the e-text.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Obvious typographical errors have been corrected.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two introductory sections, "The Introduction," and "A Memoir of Ambrose Bierce," were originally printed in italics with non-italicized text used for emphasis.
