used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
(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 And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
barrooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
conventionalizedadjective
using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
communicated in words
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
set up or found
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
HemingwaynounUS /ˈhemɪŋweɪ/
an American writer of fiction who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961)
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
Hemingway'snounUS /ˈhemɪŋweɪz/
possessive form of “hemingway” — an American writer of fiction who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1954 (1899-1961)
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
held up in the air
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
music-hall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
ringsides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
sissyness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It stands out conspicuously, like the difference between American burlesque shows and European music-hall shows.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr. Hemingway has taken this characteristic of American life from the streets, the barrooms, the ringsides and lifted it into the realm of real literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
un-European
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now this quality is distinctly and definitely American--a conventionalized rough attitude which is altogether un-European.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And that quality is the hard-boiled contempt for and disgust with sissyness expressed among all classes of Americans.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I find in Hemingway's works an artistic illumination of a certain quality of American civilization that is not to be found in any other distinguished American writer.
