Chapter I

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

for the reason that

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.

deem to be

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

plural of “dictum” — an authoritative declaration

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

in or to another place

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

the act of beginning something new

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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From this reading LTD.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

a public toilet for men

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

and nothing more

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

approval to do something

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

in a productive way

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

cut with a saw

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

the act of using

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

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

From this reading In the beginning they copied men, and saw through men’s eyes, because--here and elsewhere--they assumed that men’s dicta and practice in life and art were their only possible guides and examples.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

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

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

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

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I have to thank the editor and publisher of _The Athenæum_ for permission to reprint the chapter on “Parallel Passages”; the editor and publisher of _The Gownsman_ for permission to use “A Study in Fine Art”; Professor Gollancz and Messrs. Chatto & Windus for permission to reprint the section on “Cranford” which was written for an Introduction to a reprint of that novel in “The King’s Classics.”

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Although women wrote novels before Defoe, the father of English fiction, or Richardson, the founder of the modern novel, we cannot detect any peculiarly feminine elements in their work, or profitably consider it apart from the general development of prose.