2
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3
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5
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From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
Bassett
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BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
caratnounUS /ˈkerət/
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
From this reading See https:// A carat character is used to denote superscription.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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an institution created to conduct business
From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
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encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
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an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
give expression to
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about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
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 London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
Harrap
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From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
https
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implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https:// A carat character is used to denote superscription.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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Kingsway
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From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
superscripted
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superscriptionnoun
an inscription written above something else
From this reading See https:// A carat character is used to denote superscription.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A single character following the carat is superscripted (example: C^5).
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See https:// A carat character is used to denote superscription.
the act of using
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading See https:// A carat character is used to denote superscription.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
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 London George G. Harrap & Company 2 & 3 Portsmouth Street Kingsway W.C.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women are often limited in their amusements and in their hobbies for lack of power or of knowledge to use the requisite implements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Riverside Press Limited, Edinburgh Great Britain The authors wish to express their thanks to Mr J. E. Mansion for many valuable criticisms and suggestions, and to Miss Bassett, whose encouragement and support alone made the work possible.
