used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
an act that fails
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
a social unit living together
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
feministnounUS /ˈfemənɪst/
a supporter of feminism
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
obtain
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
incautiousadjective
lacking in caution
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
a particular point in time
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
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 Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not say that there was nothing to criticize, but I do say that I was not convinced by the abstract logic of the criticism.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And it is the convention of journalism at this moment to support what is feminist against what is feminine.
at the time that
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading When the author of “If Winter Comes” brought out another book about the life of the family, it was almost as much criticized as the first book was praised.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And the moral is not fashionable in the press at the moment; for it is to the effect that a woman may gain a professional success at the price of a domestic failure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Probably the critics would have accepted it as a true story if the author had not been so incautious as to give it a true moral.
