used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
speak to
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
AthenaeumnounUS /ˌæθəˈniːəm/
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
Bodley
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From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
set up or found
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
immediately past
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
MSS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
not any; not one
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading After some discussion, the following advertisement was inserted in the pages of _The Athenaeum_ and _The Academy_:-- TO AUTHORS.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
in or at that place or location
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
in the direction of
From this reading For some days it was not entered in the book of the firm kept for the purpose of registering the receipt of MSS.; but, as no letter was received, towards the end of the month it was recorded in pencil as follows: "The MS. in a Red Box."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day in April last a parcel was sent to the Bodley Head.
which person or people
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading According to the usual course it was then sent to the publisher's reader, who reported on it with enthusiasm; meanwhile there had been no inquiry from the author, and the publisher read it for himself, and fully endorsed the opinion of his literary adviser.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On being opened it was found to contain a MS. in a red box, without any accompanying letter, without title, author's name, or address.
