used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
how long something has existed
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
(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 It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
by-gone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
ColumbianadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbiən/
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
divestverbUS /daɪˈvest/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
Eng
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
idiomsnounUS /ˈɪdiəmz/
plural of “idiom” — a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
NovelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
RegisteredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
treadsnounUS /tredz/
plural of “tread” — a step in walking or running
From this reading It is a task better suited to the novelist than the historian, and even the former treads on dangerous ground in attempting it.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Being a Complete History of the United States from the Time of Columbus to the Present Day _Printed in the United States of America_ [_Registered at Stationers' Hall, London, Eng._] PREFACE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading One of the prime objects of the Columbian Historical Novels is to give the reader as clear an idea as possible of the common people, as well as of the rulers of the age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is a difficult task to go back to ages by-gone, to divest ourselves of what we know and are and form a clear conception of generations that have been, of their experiences, objects, modes of life, thought and expression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The author has endeavored at the risk of criticism to clothe the speeches of his characters in the dialect and idioms peculiar to the age in which they lived.
