used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
academical
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From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
age'snounUS /ˈeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
(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 The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
arguesverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/
third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whereas the reverse is the case.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
crowd'snounUS /kraʊdz/
possessive form of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
depreciationnounUS /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
a decrease in price or value
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
one or the other of two
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
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 _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
GARNETT
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From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
the state of being honored
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
not in action or at work
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
inordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənɪt/
beyond normal limits
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
insensitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensətɪv/
not responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
the literary culture
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
light-coloured
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From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
and nothing more
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
a brief written record
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
obtusenessnoun
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
pleasure-garden
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From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
public'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “public” — people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Whereas the reverse is the case.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
story-book
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From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
to-day
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From this reading Many men of letters to-day look on the novel as a mere story-book, as a series of light-coloured, amusing pictures for their 'idle hours,' and on memoirs, biographies, histories, criticism, and poetry as the age's _serious_ contribution to literature.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _Translated from the Russian_ _By CONSTANCE GARNETT_ In studying the Russian novel it is amusing to note the childish attitude of certain English men of letters to the novel in general, their depreciation of its influence and of the public's 'inordinate' love of fiction.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading To survey the field of the novel as a mere pleasure-garden marked out for the crowd's diversion--a field of recreation adorned here and there by the masterpieces of a few great men--argues in the modern critic either an academical attitude to literature and life, or a one-eyed obtuseness, or merely the usual insensitive taste.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas the reverse is the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The most serious and significant of all literary forms the modern world has evolved is the novel; and brought to its highest development, the novel shares with poetry to-day the honour of being the supreme instrument of the great artist's literary skill.
