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From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
BALLOCH
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From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
elapsing
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From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
erasnounUS /ˈɪrəz/
plural of “era” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
GROSART
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From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
Langland
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From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
LL
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From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
on the contrary
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/
plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
satiresnounUS /ˈsætaɪərz/
plural of “satire” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
satiricadjectiveUS /səˈtɪrɪk/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
Southampton
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From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The restrictions of space imposed by the limits of such a series as this have necessitated the omission of many pieces that readers might expect to see included.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London The Gresham Publishing Company 34 Southampton Street Strand ALEXANDER BALLOCH GROSART D.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
propel through the air
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading As far as possible, however, the most typical satires of the successive eras have been selected, so as to throw into relief the special literary characteristics of each, and to manifest the trend of satiric development during the centuries elapsing between Langland and Lowell.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the compilation of this volume my aim has been to furnish a work that would be representative in character rather than exhaustive.
