used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
anew
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
Bashan
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From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
Buddenbrooks
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From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.
CoalitionnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
COLLINSnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
etc
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From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
at any time
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
Kröger
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From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
not any; not one
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
by chance
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading W. COLLINS SONS & CO.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
stylistnounUS /ˈstaɪlɪst/
an artist who is a master of a particular style
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading The author is a famous Austrian novelist, a great stylist, and a man of extreme delicacy and subtlety of mind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
Tonio
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From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
in the direction of
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading Author of “The Buddenbrooks,” “Death in Venice,” “His Royal Highness,” “Tonio Kröger,” “Frederick and the Great Coalition,” etc.
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 W. COLLINS SONS & CO.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He studies Bashan with such insight, and describes what he learnt with such art, that one feels that no one can ever again penetrate more deeply into that charming, wistful mystery, the mind of a dog, and his feeling towards mankind.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This is perhaps the finest study of the mind of a dog ever written.
