used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
BEECHERnounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading WRITINGS OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
only a very short time before
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
HARRIET
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From this reading WRITINGS OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
inimitablyadverb
in an unreproducible manner
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRITINGS OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
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 Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
STOWEnounUS /stoʊ/
United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)
From this reading WRITINGS OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
Stowe's
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From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They paint marvellously truthful pictures of the times, countries, and people to which they relate, and are inspired by a nobility of purpose that lifts them infinitely above the ordinary novel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, they should hardly be called fictitious; for they treat inimitably, and with unfailing freshness, some of the deepest themes that engage the attention of earnest minds.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Mrs. Stowe's romances are among the most thoughtful, picturesque, and popular works of modern fiction.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading WRITINGS OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they are so humorous, so exceedingly ingenious in depicting the ludicrous side of things, that they rank with the most charming stories in English Literature.
