used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
carefully weighed
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
HeadlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
LTD
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From this reading MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD.
MACMILLAN
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From this reading MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD.
Melincourt
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From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK: MACMILLAN & CO.
not any; not one
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
and nothing more
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
Peacock's
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From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
express in words
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
under normal conditions
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
precisely as stated
From this reading The defects of the book are very obvious, and exceedingly easy to account for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Headlong Hall_ had been very popular; and it was only in the course of nature that the author should repeat his successful experiment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Melincourt_ is usually considered the least interesting of Peacock’s novels; and in the strictly comparative sense—that is to say that it is the least interesting of a group, every one of which has peculiar and exceptional interest—the statement is no doubt true.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK: MACMILLAN & CO.
