used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
Athenæum
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From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
catchpennyadjective
designed to sell quickly without concern for quality
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
character-drawing
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From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
rid of obstructions
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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DRAKESTONE
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From this reading “THE DRAKESTONE.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
forerunnersnounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnərz/
plural of “forerunner” — a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
a single distinct event
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
the literary culture
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
meretriciousadjective
like or relating to a prostitute
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
OpinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
on the contrary
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
Identical; not different.
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
SelectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
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 _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
(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 “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
at the time that
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading _Selection of Press Opinions._ “It is, both in construction and workmanship, very unlike the usual flimsy story which does duty as a modern novel.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “The book is thoughtfully as well as cleverly written, and at least maintains the promise of its forerunners.”--_The Times._ “The character-drawing is strong and clear, the run of the incident perfectly natural, and the outlook kind and manly in a spirit that puts to the blush a great deal of meretricious and catchpenny work.”--_Pall Mall Gazette._
a late time of life
From this reading This book is more like the fiction of some fifty or sixty years ago, when the appearance of a novel was, to a certain extent, an event in the world of letters.”--_The Spectator._ “There is much sound work in the novel; quaint local customs are conscientiously reproduced, and the characters, with the exception of a rather shadowy heroine, are living beings.”--_The Athenæum._
