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The Rolliad, in Two Parts
The Rolliad, in Two Parts

Chapter I

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THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.
Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.
In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.
This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Rolliad, in Two Parts

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Rolliad, in Two Parts is here in full — 2452 sentences across 491 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
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REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.
/rɪˈvaɪzd kərˈektəd ənd ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd baɪ ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈɔːθərz/
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Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.
/θriː ˈveri lɑːrdʒ ˌɪmˈpreʃənz ʌv ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ wɜːrk ˈbiːɪŋ ɔːlˈredi soʊld ənd ðə dɪˈmænd fɔːr ɪt ˈdeɪli ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ ɪt ɪz naʊ ə fɔːrθ taɪm səbˈmɪtɪd tuː ðə ˈpʌblɪk rɪˈvaɪzd ənd kərˈektəd frʌm ðə ˈmeni ˈlɪtərəl ˈerərz wɪtʃ wɪð ˈevəri priˈkɔːʃən wɪl tuː ˈɔːfən ˌdiːˈfɔːrm ə fɜːrst əˈdɪʃən əˈspeʃli wen ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz ˈrendər æn ˈɜːrli ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən ˈnesəseri/
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In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.
/ɪn ðə ˈprezənt əˈdɪʃən sʌm fjuː ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz hæv bɪn meɪd bʌt nʌn ʌv ˈeni kənˈsɪdərəbəl ˈmæɡnətuːd ɪkˈsept ðæt ðə əˈpendɪks ʌv ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs ˈpiːsəz ɪz hiːr səˈprest/
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This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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alterations noun US /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading “In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.”

Appendix noun US /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading “In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.”

criticisms noun US /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading “THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.”

deform verb US /ˌdiːˈfɔːrm/

make formless

From this reading “Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.”

literal adjective US /ˈlɪtərəl/

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

From this reading “Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.”

odes noun US /oʊdz/

plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading “THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.”

probationary adjective US /proʊˈbeɪʃəneriː/

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading “THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.”

revised adjective US /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading “REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

under the title preposition + article + noun counted as “under … title”

In this reading “This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.”

first edition adjective + noun

In this reading “Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.”

some degree adjective + noun

In this reading “This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.”

present edition verb + noun

In this reading “In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.”

TWO PARTS noun + noun

In this reading “THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.”

in consequence preposition + noun

In this reading “This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.”

fourth time noun + noun

In this reading “Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.”

first part adjective + noun

In this reading “This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

conveniency

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

CORRECTEDadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

CRITICISMSnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

deformverbUS /ˌdiːˈfɔːrm/

make formless

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

ECLOGUES

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

ENLARGEDadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/

provide entertainment for

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

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 present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

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

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

LAUREATSHIP

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

MiscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

MISCELLANIES

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

octavonoun

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

ODESnounUS /oʊdz/

plural of “ode” — a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

ORIGINALadjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

PARTSnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

PiecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

POLITICALadjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

PROBATIONARYadjectiveUS /proʊˈbeɪʃəneriː/

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

REVISEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading REVISED, CORRECTED AND ENLARGED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS.

ROLLIAD

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the present edition some few alterations have been made, but none of any considerable magnitude; except that the Appendix of Miscellaneous Pieces is here suppressed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

ThreenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

TWOnounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This has been done, in some degree, for the conveniency of binding this first part of the CRITICISMS ON THE ROLLIAD with the second; but more, indeed, in consequence of a design, which we at present entertain, of printing most of those pieces with other productions of the same Authors in one octavo volume, under the title of POLITICAL MISCELLANIES.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ROLLIAD, IN TWO PARTS; PROBATIONARY ODES FOR THE _LAUREATSHIP_; AND POLITICAL ECLOGUES: WITH CRITICISMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading Three very large impressions of the following work being already sold, and the demand for it daily increasing, it is now a fourth time submitted to the Public, revised and corrected from the many literal errors, which, with every precaution, will too often deform a first edition; especially when circumstances render an early publication necessary.

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Rolliad
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