used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Two questions may be asked concerning it.
AUSTENnounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Two questions may be asked concerning it.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
ETC
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From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
inaccuraciesnounUS /ˌɪˈnækjəræsiz/
plural of “inaccuracy” — the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
JANE
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From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
obscurities
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From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
approval to do something
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
PREJUDICEnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Two questions may be asked concerning it.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
SENSIBILITYnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading JANE AUSTEN AUTHOR OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY," ETC.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two questions may be asked concerning it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
Watsons
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From this reading I have called it _The Watsons_, for the sake of having a title by which to designate it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
belonging to which person
From this reading The original manuscript is the property of my sister, Miss Austen, by whose permission it is now published.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This work was left by its author, a fragment without a name, in so elementary a state as not even to be divided into chapters, and some obscurities and inaccuracies of expression may be observed in it which the author would probably have corrected.
