used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Only three novelists before them attained this distinction.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only three novelists before them attained this distinction.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Only three novelists before them attained this distinction.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
HowellsnounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
Leatherstocking
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From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
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 The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
oldtime
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From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
and nothing more
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
the local environment
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
not in physical motion
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
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 The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. James and Mr. Howells are now the senior members of the literary fraternity in this country, and have not only American but European reputations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only three novelists before them attained this distinction.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only three novelists before them attained this distinction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “A Wise and Faithful Guide and Friend” This group of distinguished novelists may be divided into four smaller groups, not only in time, but in selection and treatment of subjects.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The earliest of these, Cooper, is still read in many parts of the world, and in little German villages boys call themselves “Cooper Indians,” and play at oldtime savage warfare.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The author of the “Leatherstocking Tales” wrote the first original American novel, and Hawthorne wrote the first American romance.
