used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
anew
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
in addition
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
criticizingverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
DICKENSnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
engage in
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
pessimistsnounUS /ˈpesəmɪsts/
plural of “pessimist” — a person who expects the worst
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have an exhilarating consciousness that they could make the sun and moon better; but they also have the depressing consciousness that they could not make the sun and moon at all.
a special situation
From this reading It is that criticism of creation is so very staggering a thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GREAT DICKENS CHARACTERS All criticism tends too much to become criticism of criticism; and the reason is very evident.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We see this in the difficulty of criticizing any artistic creation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
which person or people
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We see it again in the difficulty of criticizing that creation which is spelt with a capital C. The pessimists who attack the Universe are always under this disadvantage.
