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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
BALLADSnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
BooksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
CHEERSnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
CircularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
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come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
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HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
Ingoldsby
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introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
KENTnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
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LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
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MARSHALLnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
PARKESverbUS /pɑːrks/
third-person singular of “park” — place temporarily
From this reading W. THEODORE PARKES.
pictorialadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
Publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
rollickingadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
given to merry frolicking
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
SIMPKIN
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SPOOKnounUS /spuːk/
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _And all Booksellers._ CHEERS OF THE PRESS!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
THEODORE
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From this reading W. THEODORE PARKES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
a special situation
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
hard to endure
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
vo
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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading "Ingoldsby, Thomas Hood, W. S. Gilbert,--these are the names that occur to one in trying to 'place' Mr. Parkes after reading this volume of rollicking, verbal and pictorial fun.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. THEODORE PARKES.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
which person or people
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE SPOOK BALLADS are in no sense imitations of any of those classics of the comic muse, yet we find in them the same thorough abandonment to 'the humour of the thing.'"--_The Publisher's Circular._ "A substantial volume introducing a Comic Poet, who in the future may give us a modern Ingoldsby.
