adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
d'Arthur
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From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
DefoenounUS /dɪˈfoʊ/
English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
Havelok
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From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
Morte
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From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — 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 There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a romance we may have giants and fairies, things beyond nature and above nature.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But it is usually supposed to be more like real life than a romance.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE kind of book which is most written and read nowadays is called a novel.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But we have not yet spoken much about this kind of book for until now there were no novels in our meaning of the word.
