used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
AUSTENnounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
for the reason that
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
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 REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
at any time
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
intense or sharp
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
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 Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
JANE
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From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
any competition
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
REALISMnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
express in words
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
substantiatedverbUS /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/
past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REALISM: JANE AUSTEN It has been said that Miss Austen came nearer to showing life as it is,--the life she knew and chose to depict,--than any other novelist of English race.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
truth-tellers
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From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
verisimilitudenounUS /ˌverəsəˈmɪlətuːd/
the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
well-born
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From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, she is a princess among the truth-tellers.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Whether or not this claim can be substantiated, it is sure that, writing practically half a century after Richardson and Fielding, she far surpassed those pioneers in the exquisite and easy verisimilitude of her art.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nay, we can go further and say that nobody has reproduced life with a more faithful accuracy, that yet was not photography because it gave the pleasure proper to art, than this same Jane Austen, spinster, well-born and well-bred: in her own phrase, an "elegant female" of the English past.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Scott's famous remark can not be too often quoted: "That young lady had a talent for describing the movements and feelings of characters of ordinary life, which is to me the most wonderful I ever met with."
