used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
AdvertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading They are simply--_Advertisement Verses_.
AlbumsnounUS /ˈælbəmz/
plural of “album” — one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are simply--_Advertisement Verses_.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
CopiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
embodyverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
represent in bodily form
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel little interest in their publication.
fine-minded
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From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
GrandmothersnounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I feel little interest in their publication.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I feel little interest in their publication.
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 May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
in other respects or ways
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
PeriodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I feel little interest in their publication.
PublishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
and nothing more
From this reading They are simply--_Advertisement Verses_.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are simply--_Advertisement Verses_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
literature in metrical form
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
VeterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading May that fine-minded Veteran in Verse enjoy life long enough to see his patronage justified?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is not for me, nor you, to allude in public to the kindness of our honored Friend, under whose auspices you are become a Publisher.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I had on my hands sundry Copies of Verses written for _Albums_-- Those books kept by modern young Ladies for show Of which their plain Grandmothers nothing did know-- or otherwise floating about in Periodicals; which you have chosen in this manner to embody.
