Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

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From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

highly skilled

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

have

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

in an accurate manner

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

properly deserved

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

(Greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of Hyperion; identified with Roman Aurora

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a writer of literary works

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a long fixed look

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

usually; as a rule

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

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From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

most important element

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

the force of workers available

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used to form the superlative

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

(Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

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From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was the _North American Review_ which made the reputation of L. Maria Child, and which enrolled Hawthorne in the order of geniuses.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

move upward

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

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From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

plural of “telescope” — a magnifier of images of distant objects

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading “A new star,” he says, “has appeared in the skies”--a veritable prediction.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.

which person or people

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Others will gaze at it with telescopes, and decide whether it is in the constellation of Orion or the Great Bear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading There is not much literary criticism in Longfellow’s review, and he does not “rise to the level of the accomplished essayist” of our own time, [Footnote: Who writes so correctly and says so little to the purpose.] but he goes to the main point with the single-mindness of the true poet.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading EOS AND EROS: 1835-1839 It was fortunate for Hawthorne that there was at this time a periodical in the United States, the _North American Review_, which was generally looked upon as an authority in literature, and which in most instances deserved the confidence that was placed in it, for its reviews were written by men of distinguished ability.