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From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
127
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From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
augursnounUS /ˈɔːɡərz/
plural of “augur” — (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
cannot
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From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
Courtisane
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From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
devourverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
FlorentineadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəntiːn/
of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
others
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From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
RICHARD
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From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
Sainte
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From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
STRAUSSnounUS /straʊs/
German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _If my works are of no account_, _the most gratifying success of the moment and the most enthusiastic approval of as augurs cannot make them endure_.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
TragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
viinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
waste-paper
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From this reading _The waste-paper press can devour them as it has devoured many others_, _and I will not shed a tear .
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Preface vii La Sainte Courtisane 111 A Florentine Tragedy 127 ‘_As to my personal attitude towards criticism_, _I confess in brief the following_:—“_If my works are good and of any importance whatever for the further development of art_, _they will maintain their place in spite of all adverse criticism and in spite of all hateful suspicions attached to my artistic intentions_.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading . and the world will move on just the same_.”’—RICHARD STRAUSS.
