Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

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

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

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

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

the act of burning something

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

a person who is in charge

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

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From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

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From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

being joined in close association

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

thrown away

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

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From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

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From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

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From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

plural of “imitator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

of great significance or value

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

the state of being included

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

the literary culture

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

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

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

using or containing too many words

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

most important element

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

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 SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

and nothing more

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

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From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

not in physical motion

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

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

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

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

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

plural of “translator” — a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Scraps of poetry, too, were sometimes used to ornament her earliest effusions, but the other miscellaneous features of the romances--lists of maxims, oratory, moral discourses, and conversations --were discarded from the first.

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

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

at the time that

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.

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

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

during the time that

From this reading The language of these short romances, while generally more easy and often more colloquial than the absurd extravagances of the translators of heroic romances and their imitators, still smacked too frequently of shady groves and purling streams to be natural.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though some were told with as much directness as any of the intercalated narratives in "Clélie" or "Cléopâtre," others permitted the inclusion of numerous "little histories" only loosely connected with the main plot.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading SHORT ROMANCES OF PASSION The little amatory tales which formed Mrs. Haywood's chief stock in trade when she first set up for a writer of fiction, inherited many of the characteristics of the long-winded French romances.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Letters burning with love or jealousy were inserted upon the slightest provocation, and indeed remained an important component of Eliza Haywood's writing, whether the ostensible form was romance, essay, or novel.