1831
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From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
how long something has existed
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
set up or found
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
immediately past
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
not any; not one
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
and nothing more
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
express in words
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some people chose to see in the book a deliberate argument against marriage.
subversivenounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I was not so ambitious, and I was surprised to the last degree at all the fine things that the critics found to say concerning my subversive purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
at the time that
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was my first novel; I wrote it without any fixed plan, having no theory of art or philosophy in my mind.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I was at the age when one writes with one's instincts, and when reflection serves only to confirm our natural tendencies.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote Indiana during the autumn of 1831.
