used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
dearly loved
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
and nothing more
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading _Philadelphia_, ----.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Of your talents and other merits I have long entertained a high opinion.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
a source of difficulty
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
two times
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I think the work might have a wider circulation if, in the next edition, it were printed _without_ the preface.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The truth is it was only yesterday I enjoyed the opportunity of reading it, and bearing public testimony to its merits.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Dear Sir_,--I regret that you had the trouble of addressing me twice respecting the Review of your publication.
