used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
Algernon
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From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
episodical
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From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
extravagances
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From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
set up or found
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
Mordaunt
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From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
and nothing more
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
re-writing
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From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
rectifiedadjectiveUS /ˈrektəfaɪd/
having been put right
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have, however, lightened the narrative of certain episodical and irrelevant passages, and relieved the general style of some boyish extravagances of diction.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADVERTISEMENT TO THE PRESENT EDITION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can only hope that with the defects of inexperience may be found some of the merits of frank and artless enthusiasm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics, and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading IN this edition of a work composed in early youth, I have not attempted to remove those faults of construction which may be sufficiently apparent in the plot, but which could not indeed be thoroughly rectified without re-writing the whole work.
