used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
AbridgementnounUS /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/
a shortened version of a written work
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
AdditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
in addition
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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asterisks
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From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
terminate
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
e-text
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EmbracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
either extremity of something that has length
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errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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a social unit living together
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
intentionaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəl/
characterized by conscious design or purpose
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
MELODIESnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
not any; not one
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other typographical errors are noted at the end of the e-text.
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 A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
ReliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Embracing, Also, A Reliable LIFE OF THE GOOSE FAMILY, Never Before Published.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single row of asterisks * * * * * represents a decorative line in the original.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
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variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
wan't
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From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
wasn't
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From this reading The variation between "wasn't" and "wan't" appears to be intentional, and has not been changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
at the time that
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A few lines were added by the transcriber at a page break when there was no intervening illustration.] The Only True MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES, Without Addition Or Abridgement.
