used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
anew
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
how long something has existed
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
in or near a particular place or position
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
commercialismnounUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
compendiumnounUS /kəmˈpendiəm/
a publication containing a variety of works
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
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)
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EDITORSnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — 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)
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
EncyclopaedianounUS /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
either extremity of something that has length
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enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
set up or found
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FoundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
highest in quality
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HAMMERTON
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Harmsworth's
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
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instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
ironicallyadverbUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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JOINTnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
MEE
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
not one, and not any
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
by chance
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
popularisationnoun
an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
unusual or striking
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
that is looked for
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
standpointsnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnts/
plural of “standpoint” — a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
not in physical motion
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
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 In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
express in words
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An enterprise such as THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS is to be judged from two different standpoints.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
(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 In an age which is sometimes ironically called "remarkable" for its commercialism, nothing has been more truly remarkable than the advancement in learning as well as in material progress; and of all the instruments that have contributed to this end, none has been more effective, perhaps, than the practical popularisation of literature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be judged with respect to its specific achievement--the material of which it consists; or it may be judged with regard to its general utility in the scheme of literature to which it belongs.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS an attempt has been made to effect a _compendium_ of the world's best literature in a form that shall be at once _accessible_ to every one and still _faithful_ to its originals; or, in other words, it has been sought to allow the original author to tell his own story over again in his own language, but in the shortest possible space.
WORLD'SnounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
XXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J. A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia A Complete Index of THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS will be found at the end of Volume XX.
