150
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From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
a line of approach
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
ChaucernounUS /ˈtʃɔːsər/
English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
Chautauqua
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ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
gotten under control
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
immediately past
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
primernounUS /ˈpraɪmər/
an introductory textbook
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
on the contrary
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading New York Chautauqua Press C. L. S. C. Department, 150 Fifth Avenue The required books of the C. L. S. C. are recommended by a Council of Six.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing it I have followed the same plan, aiming to present the subject in a sort of continuous essay rather than in the form of a "primer" or elementary manual.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This volume is intended as a companion to the historical sketch of English literature, entitled _From Chaucer to Tennyson_, published last year for the Chautauqua Circle.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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