used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
in addition
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
Anatole
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From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
a young person of either sex
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
intentionally conceived
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
give a description of
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
emanating from God
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
intense or sharp
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
highest in quality
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
the state of being honored
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
loveliest
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From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
engage in
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
and nothing more
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
others
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From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
realising
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From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
plural of “story” — 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 And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
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 And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
TranslationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
at the time that
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
belonging to which person
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such as this translation is I offer it with diffidence, realising that I have undertaken a difficult task.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One is conscious that it is as impossible to translate the charm and art of Anatole France as it is to describe in dull, colourless words the exquisite perfume of the rose.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Translation By Mrs. John Lane It is an honour, but, also, a great responsibility, to introduce through the dangerous medium of a translation one of the most distinguished writers of our time, and, probably, the greatest living master of style, to a new world--the world of childhood.
a late time of life
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet I venture to do so for I long to make known to English and American children one of the loveliest and noblest of stories--a story overflowing with poetic imagination, wisdom and humour, divine qualities to which the heart of the child is always open as the flower to the dew.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I want young children as well as others, older only by accident of years, but whose hearts are always young--which is the eternal youth--to know the greatest French writer of his day, when, by the magic of his pen, he, like them, becomes young, gentle and charming.
