1896
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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the power or right to give orders or make decisions
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on the far side of; further than
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
the two together, not just one
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
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made or become different in nature or form
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
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combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
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permission to do something
From this reading The four other stories appeared without their author's consent or knowledge, with their titles changed beyond recognition, and combined with other unauthorized material, in a small volume printed by an American firm.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
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a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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EthicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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recently made, produced, or harvested
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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How
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
Juan
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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a polite name for any woman
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Leslie
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terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The four other stories appeared without their author's consent or knowledge, with their titles changed beyond recognition, and combined with other unauthorized material, in a small volume printed by an American firm.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
the time that has elapsed
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PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
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deserving or inciting pity
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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading They are here given for the first time in their proper form and by my authority.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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Scribner's
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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plural of “son” — a male human offspring
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StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
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plural of “story” — 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
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of the kind already mentioned
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The four other stories appeared without their author's consent or knowledge, with their titles changed beyond recognition, and combined with other unauthorized material, in a small volume printed by an American firm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
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unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Leslie Stephen, 'Science of Ethics' "How the devil is it that fresh features Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?"
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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change directions as if revolving on a pivot
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in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is a familiar fact that the intensity of a passion varies with the proximity of the appropriate object."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The four other stories appeared without their author's consent or knowledge, with their titles changed beyond recognition, and combined with other unauthorized material, in a small volume printed by an American firm.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Lord Byron, 'Don Juan' Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1896 "The Wheel of Love," published in Scribner's Magazine during the past year, and "The Lady of the Pool," both protected by American copyright, are here printed for the first time in book form.
