1894
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From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
95
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From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
how long something has existed
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
on one occasion
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
re-written
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From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
having come into contact
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading They have been carefully revised and partly re-written, after due consideration of various suggestions and criticisms both in England and in America.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which in England is conveniently described as the Victorian Age of literature has a character of its own, at once brilliant, diverse, and complex.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of living authors has not been touched upon, nor any book of poetry, philosophy, or science.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The aim of the writer was to attempt a mature estimate of the permanent influence and artistic achievement of some of the principal prose writers in the earlier half of the reign of our Queen.
a late time of life
From this reading The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
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 The following essays appeared in the _Forum_ of New York, and simultaneously in London, during the years 1894-95.
