used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
speak to
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
adult's
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From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
any person at all
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
make right or correct
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
every person
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
exactnessnoun
the quality of being exact
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
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 Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
and nothing more
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
without much difficulty
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
refineverbUS /rəˈfaɪn/
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
an educational institution
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schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
express in words
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Many persons fail to understand what literature is, and if they do realize its importance they do not comprehend the great variety of its forms nor the significance of each.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Reading at home and in the public schools as well as in the high school and colleges helps to accomplish these ends to a great extent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
at the time that
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
which person or people
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading LITERATURE AND ITS FORMS It is not everyone who can tell readily what is meant by literature, nor can anyone in a few words define it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To help such persons to a more comprehensive knowledge and a deeper insight into the functions of literature this chapter is written.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading What the study of "literature" (only the adult's manner of saying "reading") is expected to accomplish was aptly described by Cardinal Newman when he wrote: "The object of literature in education is to open the mind, to correct it, to refine it, to enable it to comprehend and adjust its knowledge, to give it power over its faculties--application, flexibility, method, critical exactness, sagacity, address and expression."
