Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

from appearances alone

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

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From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

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

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

being joined in close association

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

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From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

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From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

a state at a particular time

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

divisible by two

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

set up or found

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

in the recent past

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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 of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

like or relating to a prostitute

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

not any; not one

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

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From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

one who lives in solitude

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

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 "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

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From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

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

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading "Love in Excess" and "The Unequal Conflict," for instance, were given the latter title, but a tale like "Fantomina," evidently imaginary, purported to be the "Secret History of an Amour between two Persons of Condition."

the act of using

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.

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

From this reading "The British Recluse" was in sub-title the "Secret History of Cleomira," and "Cleomelia: or, the Generous Mistress" claimed to be the "Secret History of a Lady Lately arriv'd from Bengall."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

during the time that

From this reading Many of the short romances discussed in the second chapter were described on the title-page as secret histories, while others apparently indistinguishable from them in kind were denominated novels.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SECRET HISTORIES AND SCANDAL NOVELS Some tentative experiments in the way of scandal-mongering may be found in Mrs. Haywood's work even before the first of her Duncan Campbell pamphlets.

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

From this reading The writer attached no particular significance to her use of the term, but employed it as a means of stimulating a meretricious interest in her stories.