Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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on the subject of; concerning

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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Now, among other improvements, I have turned my attention to the illustrations, meaning to have woodcuts dropped into the text and no separate plates.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Now, among other improvements, I have turned my attention to the illustrations, meaning to have woodcuts dropped into the text and no separate plates.

replying

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plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

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made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

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make a request or demand for something to somebody

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the verbal act of requesting

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This I should drop into the text at the head of my opening page.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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happiness felt in a secure relationship

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in addition to; as well as

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United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

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a timepiece that shows the time of day

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an act of copying

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the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

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the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

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having finished or arrived at completion

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an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

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let fall to the ground

From this reading This I should drop into the text at the head of my opening page.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Now, among other improvements, I have turned my attention to the illustrations, meaning to have woodcuts dropped into the text and no separate plates.

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

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closed in or surrounded or included within

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plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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of the highest quality

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, among other improvements, I have turned my attention to the illustrations, meaning to have woodcuts dropped into the text and no separate plates.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This I should drop into the text at the head of my opening page.

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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on condition that; in the event that

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plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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have in mind as a purpose

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plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

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moving to the inside of something

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become part of; become a member of a group or organization

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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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prefer or wish to do something

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in like or similar manner

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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engage in

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an artist of consummate skill

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a vaguely specified concern

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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the message that is intended or expressed or signified

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belonging to the person speaking

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a condition requiring relief

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not any; not one

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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touching and supported by a surface

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an open or empty space in or between things

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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belonging to the speaker and others

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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

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plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

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strange in an interesting or pleasing way

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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

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to a degree (not used with a negative)

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in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

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to say, state, or perform again

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

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a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

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act as a barrier between; stand between

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

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the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

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preliminary drawing for later elaboration

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for that reason; with the result that

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how something is done or how it happens

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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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of the kind already mentioned

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of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

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express in words

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status with respect to the relations between people or groups

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the words of something written

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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in or at that place or location

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a special situation

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This I should drop into the text at the head of my opening page.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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moved around an axis or center

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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used to ask for information about something

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used to introduce two or more possibilities

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I should tell you that I intend to ask Maclise to join me likewise, and that the copying the drawing on wood and the cutting will be done in first-rate style.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I want to know whether you would object to make me a little sketch for a woodcut--in indian-ink would be quite sufficient--about the size of the enclosed scrap; the subject, an old quaint room with antique Elizabethan furniture, and in the chimney-corner an extraordinary old clock--the clock belonging to Master Humphrey, in fact, and no figures.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading I should tell you that I intend to ask Maclise to join me likewise, and that the copying the drawing on wood and the cutting will be done in first-rate style.

a print made from a woodcut

From this reading I want to know whether you would object to make me a little sketch for a woodcut--in indian-ink would be quite sufficient--about the size of the enclosed scrap; the subject, an old quaint room with antique Elizabethan furniture, and in the chimney-corner an extraordinary old clock--the clock belonging to Master Humphrey, in fact, and no figures.

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From this reading Now, among other improvements, I have turned my attention to the illustrations, meaning to have woodcuts dropped into the text and no separate plates.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I want to know besides--as Chapman and Hall are my partners in the matter, there need be no delicacy about my asking or your answering the question--what would be your charge for such a thing, and whether (if the work answers our expectations) you would like to repeat the joke at regular intervals, and, if so, on what terms?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I want to know whether you would object to make me a little sketch for a woodcut--in indian-ink would be quite sufficient--about the size of the enclosed scrap; the subject, an old quaint room with antique Elizabethan furniture, and in the chimney-corner an extraordinary old clock--the clock belonging to Master Humphrey, in fact, and no figures.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I want to know whether you would object to make me a little sketch for a woodcut--in indian-ink would be quite sufficient--about the size of the enclosed scrap; the subject, an old quaint room with antique Elizabethan furniture, and in the chimney-corner an extraordinary old clock--the clock belonging to Master Humphrey, in fact, and no figures.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I want to know besides--as Chapman and Hall are my partners in the matter, there need be no delicacy about my asking or your answering the question--what would be your charge for such a thing, and whether (if the work answers our expectations) you would like to repeat the joke at regular intervals, and, if so, on what terms?