Chapter I · Chapter 1

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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

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largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

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From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

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 Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

not any; not one

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

a brief written record

From this reading The endnotes are marked with both a page number and a note number (i.e., [126-1]).

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The endnotes are marked with both a page number and a note number (i.e., [126-1]).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The endnotes are marked with both a page number and a note number (i.e., [126-1]).

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

an educational institution

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

the words of something written

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This text contains both footnotes and endnotes.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

the act of using

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plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The editors of the several volumes are chosen for their special qualifications in connection with the texts issued under their individual supervision, but familiarity with the practical needs of the classroom, no less than sound scholarship, characterizes the editing of every book in the series.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The three footnotes are marked with an upper case letter (i.e., [A]).

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 Edited with an Introduction and Notes by LAURA F. FRECK, Head of the English Department in the High School, Jamestown, New York Charles E. Merrill Company New York and Chicago This series of books includes in complete editions those masterpieces of English Literature that are best adapted for the use of schools and colleges.