1740
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From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
1771
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From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
(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 For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
characterized by great determination
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
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 Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Sarah Fielding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
HaywoodnounUS /ˈheɪwʊd/
United States labor leader and militant socialist who was one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World (1869-1928)
From this reading Mrs. Haywood.
Humphry
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From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
immediately past
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
Lennox
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From this reading Mrs. Lennox.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lennox.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
overshadowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
Pamela
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From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Sarah Fielding.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
Smollettnoun
Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
SternenounUS /stɜːrn/
English writer (born in Ireland) (1713-1766)
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
Tobias
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From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Mrs. Sheridan About the middle of the eighteenth century, some interesting novels were written by women, but their fame was so overshadowed by the early masters of English fiction, who were then writing, that they have been almost forgotten.
a late time of life
From this reading For in 1740 _Pamela_ was published, the first novel of Samuel Richardson; in 1771, _Humphry Clinker_ appeared, the last novel of Tobias Smollett; and during the thirty-one years between these two dates all the books of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett were given to the world, and determined the nature of the English novel.
