1923
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From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
1925
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From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
at or in the front
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
BENSON
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From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
COLIN
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From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
for more time
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
prefaces
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From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “Colin II.” therefore must not be regarded as a sequel to “Colin,” but as the second half of that romance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading _COLIN II._ _A NOVEL_ _By E. F. BENSON_ :: :: _Author of “Colin,” “Visible and Invisible”_ :
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interval between the appearance of the two books has been longer than I anticipated, for I was not aware of the difficulties that lay ahead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Published August, 1925._ The Preface to “Colin” (published in 1923) informed such readers as peruse prefaces that a further volume would complete the history of his association with the bargain his ancestor struck with Satan....
