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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
apenounUS /eɪp/
any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
pleasing or delighting
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
ClassicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
decryverbUS /dɪˈkraɪ/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
emphasizesverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “emphasize” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
give expression to
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
Fawcett
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From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a man of refinement
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
idiosyncrasiesnounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/
plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
immediately past
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
LEISUREnounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading 18mo, $1.00.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
NinthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
not any; not one
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
puerileadjectiveUS /pjuːˈriːl/
of or characteristic of a child
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
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 An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _A GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE._ _Ninth Edition._ "Little Classic" style.
carry out
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
TranscriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
unforcedadjective
not brought about by coercion or force
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
a flaw or weak point
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading An amazingly clever book, the story well managed in the telling, the dialogue bright and sparkling, and the humor unforced and genuine.--_Boston Transcript._ It is a most charming story of American life and character, with a rare dash of humor in it, and a good deal of vigorous satire.--_Quebec Chronicle._
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
at the time that
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
which person or people
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
a late time of life
From this reading Take it as a whole, we know no English novel of the last few years fit to be compared with it in its own line for simplicity, truth, and rational interest.--_London Times._ It is the most truly American novel that has been given to the world in some time, for the reason that it teaches Americans--or, at all events, should teach them--what puny and puerile beings they become when they attempt to decry their own country and ape the idiosyncrasies of another.--_New York Express._
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 _Mr. Fawcett is a novelist who does a service that greatly needs to be done,--a novelist who writes of the life with which he is closely acquainted, and who manfully emphasizes his respect for his native land, and his contempt for the weakness and affectation of those who are ashamed of their country._--New York Evening Post.
