used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
in actual fact
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
for the reason that
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
greatly pleased
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
true confidential information
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
coins made of gold
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
illustratornounUS /ˈɪləstreɪtər/
an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
Jane's
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From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
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 The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The galley proof and the page proof interested her intensely; the choice of an illustrator seemed a momentous question of great import.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
the season of growth
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
at the time that
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The colour of the binding, whether the lettering on it should be gold or black, these details delighted her.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It had been widely advertised by the publishers and had the advantage of a conspicuous loneliness, since most books are brought out in the fall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The author was sorry when her work was actually in its final form, because she had so enjoyed the novelty of its various processes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With the early spring Jane's book made its bow to the world.
