Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

later than; following

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

on or to one side

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

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From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

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From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH ENGRAVINGS.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

where you live at a particular time

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used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH ENGRAVINGS.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

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

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

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

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

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

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

an amount of time

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

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

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

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

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

up to a particular time

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

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

From this reading TO DISCOVER THE AUTHOR OF "THE PEACOCK AT HOME."

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading In the opinion of the Publisher, however, it is so nearly allied in point of merit to that celebrated Trifle, that he is induced, although at this late period, to print it with a few appropriate embellishments.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The little Poem now presented to the Public, was intended for publication immediately after the appearance of the "Peacock at Home," but from various causes, was laid aside till now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ILLUSTRATED WITH ENGRAVINGS.