used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
in addition
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
any thing at all
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
ChestertonnounUS /ˈtʃestərtən/
conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
critic'snounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
how
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From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
inadequatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwətli/
in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
others
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From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
get rid of
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
move stealthily
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But if this condemnation holds true, it includes also Macaulay, R. L. Stevenson, Matthew Arnold, and how many others!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And Chesterton has that most essential part of a critic's mental equipment--what we call in an inadequately descriptive manner, insight.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It is conventional to shed tears of ink over the journalistic touch, on the ground that it must inevitably shorten the life of whatever book bears its marks.
at the time that
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The journalistic touch, when it is good, means the preservation of a work.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If there is anything in this condemnation, then Chesterton is doomed to forgetfulness, and his critical works will be the first to slip into oblivion, such being the nature of critical works in general.
