1760
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From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However in names (such as ‘the D--- of -------’ in the original text) the dashes are denoted by —— (double emdash).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading However in names (such as ‘the D--- of -------’ in the original text) the dashes are denoted by —— (double emdash).
dashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
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increase twofold
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emdash
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either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
etext
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From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However in names (such as ‘the D--- of -------’ in the original text) the dashes are denoted by —— (double emdash).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
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 Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading However in names (such as ‘the D--- of -------’ in the original text) the dashes are denoted by —— (double emdash).
not any; not one
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
standardizedadjectiveUS /ˈstændərdaɪzd/
brought into conformity with a standard
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However in names (such as ‘the D--- of -------’ in the original text) the dashes are denoted by —— (double emdash).
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or more dashes in the original text are generally denoted by — (emdash).
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Except for a small number of changes noted at the end of the book, the punctuation and spelling in the text has been left unchanged.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
at the time that
From this reading This book was published in 1760 at a time when there was no standardized spelling, and this etext is a careful reproduction of the original book.
