used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
immediately past
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
ThackeraynounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike Dickens, Thackeray, and Eliot, he appeals to a select few.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _A descriptive list of the volumes published in this series appears in the last pages of this volume_ Among the Victorian novelists, George Meredith occupies a place apart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
which person or people
From this reading Those who appreciate him are folk of his own temper--cultivated, intellectual, urbane.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every volume is recognized as essential to a liberal education and will tend to infuse a love for true literature and an appreciation of the qualities which cause it to endure.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading This series is composed of such works as are conspicuous in the province of literature for their enduring influence.
