used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
arány
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From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
Aznoun
the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
BUNGAY
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From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
CLAYnounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
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 Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
HungariansnounUS /həŋˈɡeriənz/
plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
Jokai's
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From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
kora
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From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading RICHARD CLAY & SONS, LIMITED, LONDON & BUNGAY.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And certainly it fully deserves its great reputation, for it displays to the best advantage the author's three characteristic qualities--his powers of description, especially of nature, his dramatic intensity, and his peculiar humour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Few of Jokai's other tales have been translated so often, and the book is as great a favourite in Poland as it is in Germany.
versionsnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
Érdély
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From this reading Hungarians regard _Az Érdély arány kora_ as, on the whole, the best of Jokai's great historical romances, and, to judge from the numerous existing versions of it, foreigners are of the same opinion as Hungarians.
