used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
avowedlyadverbUS /əˈvaʊədli/
by open declaration
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
class-rule
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From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
extantadjectiveUS /ˈekstənt/
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
FeudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
graphicallyadverbUS /ˈɡræfɪkli/
in a diagrammatic manner
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
monumentaladjectiveUS /ˌmɑːnjəˈmentəl/
relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
ProletariannounUS /ˌproʊləˈteriən/
a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
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 A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my introduction to "The Silver Cross; or, The Carpenter of Nazareth," I said:
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
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From this reading A Tale from the Feudal Times TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Better than any work, avowedly on history, it graphically traces the special features of the several systems of class-rule as they succeeded each other from epoch to epoch, together with the nature of the struggle between the contending classes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Eugene Sue wrote in French a monumental work--the _Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family_.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is a 'work of fiction'; yet it is the best universal history extant.
