declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
appraiseverbUS /əˈpreɪz/
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
for the reason that
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
Copperfield
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From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
deprecatedverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtəd/
past form of “deprecate” — express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
an established custom
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
mutuallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəli/
in a mutual or shared manner
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
absolutely essential
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
THACKERAYnounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is something mutually exclusive in the attitude of the two, their different interpretation of life.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
versa
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From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading Surely, our literary tastes or standards should be broad enough to admit into pleasurable companionship both those great early Victorian novelists.
which person or people
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should it be necessary to miss appreciation of the creator of "Vanity Fair" because one happens to like "David Copperfield"?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THACKERAY The habit of those who appraise the relative worth of Dickens and Thackeray to fall into hostile camps, swearing by one, and at the other, has its amusing side but is to be deprecated as irrational.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, on second thought, there would appear to be some reason for the fact that ardent lovers of Thackeray are rarely devotees of the mighty Charles--or vice versa.
