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From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
ten 10s
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
the literary culture
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
most important element
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
a particular point in time
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
absolutely essential
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
not any; not one
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
not in physical motion
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
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 A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
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 Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The definitely Catholic[1] tone of the first book aroused, as might be expected, vigorous protest, and no less vigorous commendation.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
at the time that
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN IT WAS DARK," ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out of nearly two hundred communications, a large proportion are concerned not so much with the main issue of the tale, as with controversial matters in the Church of England arising from it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words are necessary in preface to this story.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading After _When It Was Dark_ made its appearance, the writer received a great number of letters from his readers, and up to the present moment he still continues to receive them.
