1913
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From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
AustennounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
BEDFORD
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From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
BUTTONnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
DENTnounUS /dent/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
Dunlop's
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From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
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 It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
and nothing more
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
LTD
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From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
not any; not one
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
Raleigh'snounUS /ˈrɔːliz/
possessive form of “raleigh” — English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading LONDON: J.M. DENT & SONS LTD.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
STRANDnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It is somewhat curious that there is, so far as I know, no complete handling in English of the subject of this volume, popular and important though that subject has been.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Sir Walter Raleigh's _English Novel_, a book of the highest value for acute criticism and grace of style, stops short at Miss Austen, and only glances, by a sort of anticipation, at Scott.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dunlop's _History of Fiction_, an excellent book, dealt with a much wider matter, and perforce ceased its dealing just at the beginning of the most abundant and brilliant development of the English division.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading BEDFORD STREET, STRAND 1913 NEW YORK: E.P. BUTTON & CO.
