used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It created a "sensation" in France.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
facsimilenounUS /fækˈsɪməli/
an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
set up or found
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It created a "sensation" in France.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
Gourmont's
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From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
immediately past
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
ManuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
Nuit
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From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
on one occasion
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
and nothing more
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
ReducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
unusual or striking
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It created a "sensation" in France.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
Une
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From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think it may do as much in England, but I am anxious lest this "sensation" should be of a kind honourable neither to us nor to the author of a remarkable book.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
precisely as stated
From this reading This book, at once criticism and romance, is the best introduction to M. de Gourmont's very various works.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am here concerned only with _Une Nuit au Luxembourg_, which, though it is widely read in almost every other European language, is now for the first time translated into English.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Reduced facsimile of the last page of M. Rose's Manuscript A general, but necessarily inadequate, account of the personality and works of one of the finest intellects of his generation will be found in the Appendix.
