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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
(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 In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
BOURGET
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From this reading PAUL BOURGET.
BURYverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
definite but not specified or identified
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childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
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CRÉHANGE
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From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
dearly loved
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
depicture
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diagnosticadjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑːstɪk/
concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
distempernounUS /dɪˈstempər/
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
without doubt; certainly
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
ENIGMAnounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
at any time
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
opinion or judgment
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
a feeling of favorable regard
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emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
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 It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
GASTON
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From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
GIBBINGS
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From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
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 Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
on one occasion
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
in other respects or ways
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL BOURGET.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
precisely as stated
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _Author of a "CRUEL ENIGMA._" _W. W. GIBBINGS, 18 BURY STREET W.C._ TO GASTON CRÉHANGE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
which person or people
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the rest, whatever may be the verdict of public opinion respecting "A Love Crime," as I have called this minute diagnostic of a certain distemper of the soul, it will always be possessed of one great merit in my eyes, for it will have pleased you, and have enabled me once more to subscribe myself, my dear Gaston, your ever faithful friend,
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is further the book in which I have stated with most sincerity what I think concerning some of the essential problems of the modern life of our day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Many days have elapsed, my dear friend, since our childhood, but they have passed away without effecting any alteration in the affectionate feelings we then entertained.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading May this complete sincerity, by which you, the truest and most loyal being I know, have doubtless been attracted, plead in favour of the work with readers who would otherwise be startled by a certain boldness of depicture and cruelty of analysis!
produce a literary work
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In memory of an intimacy of heart and mind which has never known a cloud, it is very pleasant to me to write your name at the beginning of that one of my books which you preferred to all the rest.
