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The Tatler, Volume 1

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.
New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.
_The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.
The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.
Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Tatler, Volume 1

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Tatler, Volume 1 is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.
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New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.
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_The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.
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The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.
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Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

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author's noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

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

From this reading “Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.”

eccentricities noun US /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading “Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.”

Edited adjective US /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading “Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.”

printer's noun US /ˈprɪntərz/

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading “Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.”

punctuation noun US /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading “Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.”

reissued verb US /riˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading “_The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.”

revised adjective US /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading “The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.”

Steele noun US /stiːl/

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading “Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.”

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11

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From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

156

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From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

1710

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From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

aimedverbUS /eɪmd/

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

Aitken

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From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

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

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/

a line of approach

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

Bickerstaff

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From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

ConounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/

unvarying in nature

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

Duckworth

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From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

duodecimo

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From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

Etc

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

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/

the system of numbering pages

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

Hadley

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From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

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

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

Lucubrations

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From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

Mathews

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From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

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 _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

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

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

printer'snounUS /ˈprɪntərz/

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

reissuedverbUS /riˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/

improved or brought up to date

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

Richard

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From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

ScrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

SteelenounUS /stiːl/

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

Tatler

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From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Scrupulous accuracy in the text has been aimed at, but the eccentricities of spelling--which were the printer's, not the author's--have not been preserved, and the punctuation has occasionally been corrected.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

title-page

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From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading _The original numbers of the _Tatler_ were reissued in two forms in 1710-11; one edition, in octavo, being published by subscription, while the other, in duodecimo, was for the general public.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edited with Introduction & Notes by #George A. Aitken# _Author of_ "The Life of Richard Steele," Etc.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The present edition has been printed from a copy of the latter issue, which, as recorded on the title-page, was "revised and corrected by the Author"; but I have had by my side, for constant reference, a complete set of the folio sheets, containing the "Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff" in the form in which they were first presented to the world.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York Hadley & Mathews 156 Fifth Avenue London: Duckworth & Co.

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