highly skilled
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
ADDISON
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From this reading JOSEPH ADDISON--SIR RICHARD STEELE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
anew
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
(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 As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
disregardsnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “disregard” — lack of attention and due care
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
eighteenth-century
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From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
essay-volumes
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From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
essayists
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From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
the act of giving
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading JOSEPH ADDISON--SIR RICHARD STEELE.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
something that is lost
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
an amount of time
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
RICHARD
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From this reading JOSEPH ADDISON--SIR RICHARD STEELE.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
term of address for a man
From this reading JOSEPH ADDISON--SIR RICHARD STEELE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
SpectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
STEELEnounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading JOSEPH ADDISON--SIR RICHARD STEELE.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
Tatler
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From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It may be well, therefore, after giving the leading facts in the lives of the two friends, to bring them together again while considering the work they accomplished in their literary partnership.
which person or people
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Their work in other departments may be neglected without much loss; but the student who disregards the _Tatler_, the _Spectator_, the _Guardian_, and some of the essay-volumes which follow in their wake, will be blind to one of the most significant literary features of the period.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The alliance between Addison and Steele was so intimate, that to judge of one apart from the other, would be fair to neither.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading As essayists, the writings of Addison and of Steele are familiar to all readers of eighteenth-century literature.
