used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
(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 He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
broken-hearted
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From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a person of German nationality
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
and nothing more
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a room where books are kept
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
on one occasion
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
Pierrotnoun
a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
Identical; not different.
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
Stacpoole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
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 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'The story has an extraordinary charm, imagination, style.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading 'It is a fascinating romance.'--_Punch._ 'Weird mystery and delicate fancy mingle in "Pierrot."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
a Caucasian
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He has managed to create just the atmosphere of poetic mystery that is required, and this it is which gives the book its charm.'--_National Observer._ 'If all the volumes of Mr John Lane's new "Pierrot Library" are to be of the same genus as the first one, "Pierrot," let us have a volume once a week and regularly as Sunday comes round.'--_Woman._
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr Stacpoole writes gracefully and his manner suits his dainty theme.'--_Black and White._ 'Mr Stacpoole has achieved a distinct success.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The descriptions of the German soldiers passing the park gates on their way to Paris, of the old Corporal of the Grand Army, drunken and broken-hearted, of the gentle figure of the poor young count, these belong to literature, and literature of a fine quality.'--_Academy._
