adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
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aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
augmente
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
considerablement
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
corrige
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
erroneouslyadverbUS /eˈroʊniəsli/
in a mistaken or erroneous manner
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et
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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foolscapnoun
a size of paper used especially in Britain
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
Kensington
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From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
LectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
re-written
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
revu
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From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
Rodolphe
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runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the Publishers, perhaps erroneously, believe that some of the few authors who were not present may be glad to study the advice here proffered, the Lecture is now printed.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been practically re-written, and, like the kiss which the Lady returned to Rodolphe_, is revu, corrige, et considerablement augmente.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
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woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What should be a man's or a woman's reason for taking literature as a vocation, what sort of success ought they to desire, what sort of ambition should possess them?
WomennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
WorkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading _This Lecture was delivered at the South Kensington Museum, in aid of the College for Working Men and Women.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These are natural questions, now that so many readers exist in the world, all asking for something new, now that so many writers are making their pens "in running to devour the way" over so many acres of foolscap.
