Excerpt from Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language in Miniature: To Which Are Added, an Alphabetical Account of the Heathen Deites, and a Copious Chronological Table of Remarkable Events, Discoveries and Inventions in Europe
Ab'lative, a. Mwlqch takes away; the last ofithe six cases of the Latin nouns A'hle, a. Upable to perform shtll'ul a. Strong of body, powerful Ij,' flog-am o. E. To send abroad on some pub lic business or employment; to send away A'bleness, s. Strength of mind or body Ab'li - pey, s. Want of sight uuadnseduess Ab'hgate, e. A. To band or tie up from Ah'locatc, a. A. To let out to hire Alfiueflm havmg the power of cleaning Ablu'tion, e. Act ot'clesnsmg the cup given without eoneem'ation m the Romish church a religious purification Ab'aegata, e. E. To deny, to renounce, reject Abnega'tion. S. Denial renunciation Abnor'moua, e. Mishapen vast, hugs Abo'ard, ed. In, or on board a ship Abo'de, s. An habitation, a dwelling place Aho'de, s. Foretel, to prognosncate Abo'dement, s. A secret anticipation; omen Abol'uah. E. E. To repeal, to make void Ahofuhable, e. That which may be abolished Aboli'tlon, s. The act of abohahmg Abom'inable, a. Detestable, hateful unclean Abom'iuableuem, e. Hatefulness, odiousnem Abom'mahly, ad. Exmmely excemisely, exceedingly in the Ill sense Abom'inste, e. A. To abhor, to detest, to hate Abomina'tion, s. Detestation. Hatred; pollu tion, or defllement Abori'gtneaathe primitiveor origin! Inher httants of a country Abor'tion, s. A m'lcarriags untimely birth Ahos'trse, a. Untimely premature Abo've, prep. Higher in place; more in quan tity. Ed. The regions of heaven Altos-(hoard. Ed. Without any trick, fairly Abou'nd, o. N. To have in great plenty Abo'ut, prep. Round encircling, near to engaged in relating every way Abracadab'ra, s. A superstitious charm Abra'de, s a. To waste by degrees to rub cd' Abra'sion, s. The act of rubning o Ahre'ast. Ad. Close together, side by side Abrid'ge, v. A. To contract, to shorten; to express the same sense in fewer wonls Abridg'ment, s. A summary any larger work contracted into a smaller compa Abro'ach. Ed. Being tapped in a situation ready to yield the llqu r contained Aha/ad, act. Without doors in foreign countries widely scattered Ah'nogate, v. A. To dismnul, to abolish Abroga'tion, s. The act of duannulhng Abru'pt, a. Sudden; rough unconnected Abrupt'ly. Ed. Umeaaonably hastily AW 1. Anabrnpt manner. Suddenaess Ab'eoq e. A tuna Minette! Ah, 7. L. To m d'
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
GRATIS per la spedizione da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the English language as it existed centuries ago. The author painstakingly defines words and phrases, providing a glimpse into the lexicon of a bygone era. We see words like "adventure" and "adverb" defined with their various meanings and usage, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of how language has evolved over time. The excerpt also reveals the book's focus on the societal and cultural context of the words it presents. We see entries on words like "assault" and "assassination" that reveal the anxieties and concerns of the period. The authorââ â¢s meticulous work brings to life the ways language reflects and shapes human thought, and the book offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of the English language as it once was. This book is a unique window into the past, revealing the depth and richness of the English language through a meticulous study of its historical usage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780259276418_0
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780259276418
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9780259276418
Quantità: 15 disponibili