used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
in addition
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
endeavoured
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From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
the act of giving
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
and nothing more
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
and nothing more
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
rankingnounUS /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
an educational institution
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
Scribner's
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From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In the _Notes_, I have aimed at simple explanation and some extended literary comment.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
Stevenson's
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From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
ThistlenounUS /ˈθɪsəl/
any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the _Introduction_, I have endeavoured to be as brief as possible, merely giving a sketch of his life, and indicating some of the more notable sides of his literary achievement; pointing out also the literary school to which these Essays belong.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have refrained from selecting any of Stevenson's formal essays in literary criticism, and have chosen only those that, while ranking among his masterpieces in style, reveal his personality, character, opinions, philosophy, and faith.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A lengthy critical Introduction to a book of this kind would be an impertinence to the general reader, and a nuisance to a teacher.
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 The text of the following essays is taken from the Thistle Edition of Stevenson's _Works_, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, in New York.
