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Chapter XXXVI
_Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894. MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind. About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed. If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission. ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.”
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From this reading _Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894.
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From this reading _Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you like to slash some more on your own account, I give you permission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Vailima_, _May_ 18_th_, 1894.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Tis not a great work; but since it goes to make up the two first volumes as proposed, I presume it has not been written in vain.—_Miscellanies_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading About the _Amateur Emigrant_, it shall go to you by this mail well slashed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR COLVIN,—Your proposals for the Edinburgh edition are entirely to my mind.
