used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
how long something has existed
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
(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 All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
on the contrary
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
unusual or striking
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
Rodrick
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From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
plural of “tale” — 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 The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They are remarkable for their maturity of thought and clarity of style.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The four tales comprising this volume are printed now for the first time in America in book form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
at the time that
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
the act of creating written works
From this reading As a matter of fact, however, James had been writing for the leading magazines since he was twenty-two.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading All of them were written by Henry James before he had attained his twenty-fifth year.
a late time of life
From this reading It has been the general opinion that James, like George Eliot, achieved his literary development rather slowly, since it was known that he was thirty-two years of age when "The Passionate Pilgrim," his first collection of tales, and "Rodrick Hudson," his first long novel, were published.
