Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

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

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

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From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

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

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

any thing at all

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

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

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

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From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

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From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881)

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

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From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

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From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

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From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

divisible by two

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

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

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

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From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

cut or make a way through

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

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From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

new

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

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From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

reflect brightly

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

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From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

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

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

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

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

vigorous and animated

From this reading These all contain many striking epigrams, ingenious theories, original suggestions, vivacious caricatures, and even creative reflections, mixed, it must be admitted, with not a little transparent nonsense.

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From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But they are all so charged with bright invention, keen criticism, quaint paradox, they are so entirely unlike anything else in our recent literature, and they pierce, in a Voltairean way, so deeply to the roots of our social and political fabric, that they may long continue to be read.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Apart from the three early burlesques of which we have spoken--trifles indeed and crude enough, but trifles that sparkle with penetration and wit--the books on which Disraeli's reputation alone can be founded are _Coningsby_, _Sybil_, and _Lothair_.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In the various prefaces, and especially in the general preface to _Lothair_ (of October 1870), Disraeli has fully explained the origin and aim of these and his other works.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It is written, as usual, with his tongue in his cheek, in that vein of semi-bombastic paradox which was designed to mystify the simple and to amuse the acuter reader.