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From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
1768
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From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
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From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
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From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
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 A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
favoringverbUS /ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “favor” — promote over another
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
of the present time and place
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
a message received and understood
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
not any; not one
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
on one occasion
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
an amount of time
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
PUBLICATIONnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
SENTIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
in the near future
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
SternenounUS /stɜːrn/
English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
Sterne's
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From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Several causes operated together in favoring its pronounced and immediate success.
topographicaladjective
concerned with topography
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
understandableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
unintelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
belonging to which person
From this reading A knowledge of Sterne existed among the more intelligent lovers of English literature in Germany, the leaders of thought, whose voice compelled attention for the understandable, but was powerless to create appreciation for the unintelligible among the lower ranks of readers.
wide-spread
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From this reading THE PUBLICATION OF THE SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY On February 27, 1768, the Sentimental Journey was published in London,[1] less than three weeks before the author’s death, and the book was at once transplanted to German soil, beginning there immediately its career of commanding influence and wide-spread popularity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The then prevailing interest in travels is, further, not to be overlooked as a forceful factor in securing immediate recognition for the Sentimental Journey.[2] At no time in the world’s history has the popular interest in books of travel, containing geographical and topographical description, and information concerning peoples and customs, been greater than during this period.
Yorick
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From this reading This knowledge and appreciation of Yorick were immediately available for the furtherance of Sterne’s fame as soon as a work of popular appeal was published.
