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From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
actualitynounUS /ˌæktʃuːˈælətiː/
the state of actually existing objectively
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
from appearances alone
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
credibleadjectiveUS /ˈkredəbəl/
capable of being believed
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
true confidential information
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
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 What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
narratesverbUS /neˈreɪts/
third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
on one occasion
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
and nothing more
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
express in words
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
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 What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
Turgénieff
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From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
Turgénieff's
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From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In that respect this story has a prominent interest for readers, since it narrates--according to the testimony of the author--an actual fact in his life, and that without the slightest artificial colouring.[1] To what degree Turgénieff’s testimony is credible, remarks one critic, is a question which can be rightly decided only by biographical documents.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The novel “First Love” was Turgénieff’s favourite work, as he more than once confessed.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Famous writers are fond of leading their contemporaries--and still more posterity--astray with regard to the reflection of intimate details of their lives in their artistic works....
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Famous writers are particularly inclined by nature to romantic coquetry with their own personalities--a characteristic which was, apparently, to some extent, inherent in Turgénieff, despite his renowned modesty.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading What the author prized in this purely intimate but beautifully finished story was its fidelity to actuality; that is to say, he prized the personal recollections of early youth.
