1860
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From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
Burton'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtənz/
possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the specified day of the month
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
Dr
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From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. BURTON'S LIBRARY.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
enrichingverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
which person or people
From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every lover of Shakespeare, we think, will thank us for enriching this book with a description of that matchless library.
WM
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From this reading WM.
Wynne
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From this reading It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
Wynne's
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From this reading At the time of Mr. Burton's death the collection was probably larger, Dr. Wynne's visit having been made at a much earlier date than the publication of his volume.
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 It has been thought appropriate to include in this volume a description of the library, from the pen of James Wynne, M.D., who in 1860 published an account of his visits to various private libraries in New York, and Mr. Burton's was among the number.
