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Blood and Sand

Chapter I

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See https://
Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.
This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.
It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.
The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.
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Blood and Sand

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Blood and Sand is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.
/nɑːt ˈoʊnli ðə staɪl bʌt ðə bʊk ɪz hiːr ðə mæn/
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This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.
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It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.
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The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Apocalypse noun US /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/

a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil

Bodega noun US /boʊˈdeɪɡə/

a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries

genres noun US /ˈʒɑːnrəz/

plural of “genre” — a kind of literary or artistic work

From this reading “It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.”

introspective adjective US /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/

given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

From this reading “It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.”

predominates verb US /prɪˈdɑːməneɪts/

third-person singular of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading “This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.”

regional adjective US /ˈriːdʒənəl/

characteristic of a region

From this reading “It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.”

sociological adjective US /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading “It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.”

thesis noun US /ˈθiːsəs/

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading “This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

famous author adjective + noun

In this reading “This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

ApocalypsenounUS /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/

a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

ArenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

Barraca

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Barro

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

BodeganounUS /boʊˈdeɪɡə/

a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

cataloguers

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Catedral

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Cañas

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Desnuda

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

FournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

genresnounUS /ˈʒɑːnrəz/

plural of “genre” — a kind of literary or artistic work

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

HorsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

https

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From this reading See https://

ideas-in-action

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From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

introspectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/

given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

LanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Majanoun

type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/

social deportment

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

MarenounUS /mer/

female equine animal

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Nostrumnoun

hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/

one who writes novels

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

predominatesverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪts/

third-person singular of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

regionaladjectiveUS /ˈriːdʒənəl/

characteristic of a region

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

Sangre

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From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https://

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

sociologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

talenounUS /teɪl/

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 It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Not only the style, but the book, is here the man.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

thesisnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The war novels, including _The Four Horsemen_ and the epic _Mare Nostrum_, would seem to form another group.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading This is especially true of those of his works in which the thesis element predominates, and in which the famous author of _The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse_ appears as a novelist of ideas-in-action.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

ynounUS /waɪ/

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading It is, of course, possible to divide his works into the "manners" or "periods" so dear to the literary cataloguers, and it may thus be indicated that there are such fairly distinct genres as the regional novel, the sociological tale and the psychological study; a convenient classification of this sort would place among the regional novels such masterpieces as _La Barraca_ and _Cañas y Barro_,--among the novels of purpose such powerful writings as _La Catedral_, _La Bodega_ and _Sangre y Arena_,--among the psychological studies the introspective _La Maja Desnuda_.

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