abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
cannot
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From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
copyrightedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd/
(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
wanted intensely
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
the force of workers available
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the pioneer line of copyright novels.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
unrivaledadjectiveUS /ənˈraɪvəld/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time.
