used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
highly skilled
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
ADVENTURERSnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
boy-life
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From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
BRAVESnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
Dombey
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From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
ETC
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From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
set up or found
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
girl-life
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From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
Nell
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From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "TEN BOYS FROM DICKENS" "TEN GREAT ADVENTURERS" "BOOK OF INDIAN BRAVES" ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading As a companion volume to Ten Boys from Dickens, this book of girl-life, portrayed by the great author, is offered.
at the time that
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer to whom they are indebted for their existence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
