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TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH. WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS. I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream. I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME. 35 FULTON STREET.
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.”
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From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
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From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
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From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
in the company of; together with
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