used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
aphrodisiacs
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From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
avidlyadverbUS /ˈævədli/
in an avid manner
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
avoidsverbUS /əˈvɔɪdz/
third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Literature cannot be pernicious in itself.
for the reason that
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
book-shop
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From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
cannot
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From this reading Literature cannot be pernicious in itself.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
God-fearingadjective
deeply religious
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Literature cannot be pernicious in itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Literature cannot be pernicious in itself.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
neuroticadjectiveUS /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
characteristic of or affected by neurosis
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
pornographynounUS /pɔːrˈnɑːɡrəfi/
creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
pricedverbUS /praɪst/
past form of “price” — determine the price of
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
sea-faring
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From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at "a shilling net," and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the present time people can get exactly what they desire, because the question of price does not arise.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The finest works are to be had at every free library, and for a few pence at every book-shop, and the public carefully avoids them.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading A point worth noting is that this talk about "pernicious literature" is not sincere.
