used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
ALL-STORY
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From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
BladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
brought into existence
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
Claire
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From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
firecrackernounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækər/
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
Gordon
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From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
a boy or man
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
immediately past
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
Ortez
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From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
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 On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
an educational institution
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
serialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
not in physical motion
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
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 "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
carry out
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
WEEKLYnounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading On the editorial page of last week's ALL-STORY WEEKLY we announced a new serial by a new author.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Claire" is a story of such subtle insight, of so compassionate an understanding of human nature, and of so honest an attack on the eternal problem of love and living, that it can well afford to take its chances on its own merits.
at the time that
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But _Lawrence Gordon_, the blind hero of the triangle tragedy, which runs its inevitable course in the mountain cabin of _Philip Ortez_, takes on a new interest, when we learn that his creator is himself a blind man.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
a late time of life
From this reading Born of mining people in Colorado, Blades lost two fingers and the sight of both eyes when as a lad of nine years he refused to take the dare of some playmates and set off a giant firecracker.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading While still a youth he entered the Colorado State School for the Blind.
