used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
absurditiesnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdətiz/
plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
Corinne
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From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
dilateverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/
become wider
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
Edgeworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
precisely as stated
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One very distinctive mark of Maria Edgeworth's mind is the honest candour and genuine critical faculty which is hers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I have read "Corinne" with my father, and I like it better than he does.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In one word, I am dazzled by the genius, provoked by the absurdities, and in admiration of the taste and critical judgment of Italian literature displayed throughout the whole work: but I will not dilate upon it in a letter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her appreciation of her own work and that of others is unaffected and really discriminating, whether it is 'Corinne' or a simple story which she is reading, or Scott's new novel the 'Pirate,' or one of her own manuscripts which she estimates justly and reasonably.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I could talk for three hours to you and my aunt.'
