used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
ALBERTnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
(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 His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
depictsverbUS /dɪˈpɪkts/
third-person singular of “depict” — show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
GiftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
and nothing more
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
in motion
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
PrimarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
ROSSnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
sex-problem
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From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
plural of “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 His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gifted with a fine dramatic instinct, his characters become living, moving human beings full of the fire and passion of loving just as they are in real life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
belonging to which person
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His stories contain all the elements that will continue to keep him at the head of American novelists in the number of his admirers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Primarily his novels deal with the sex-problem, but he depicts vice with an artistic touch and never makes it unduly attractive.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ALBERT ROSS is a brilliant and wonderfully successful writer whose books have sold far into the millions.
