used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
Boldero
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From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
Castleton
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From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The contrast was so extraordinary, so inexplicable.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
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 His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
divisible by two
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
at any time
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The contrast was so extraordinary, so inexplicable.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
a state of high honor
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
highest in quality
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The contrast was so extraordinary, so inexplicable.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
KeatsnounUS /kiːts/
Englishman and romantic poet (1795-1821)
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
the literary culture
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
something that is lost
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
proteanadjectiveUS /proʊˈtiːən/
taking on different forms
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
reviewersnounUS /riˈvjuːərz/
plural of “reviewer” — someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The contrast was so extraordinary, so inexplicable.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading His death was deplored as the greatest loss sustained by English letters since Keats.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
male cat
From this reading "The Greater Glory" came out in due season, puzzled the reviewers and made a sensation; a greater sensation even than a legitimate successor to "The Diamond Gate" dictated by the spirit of Tom Castleton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The contrast was so extraordinary, so inexplicable.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The protean nature of his genius aroused universal wonder.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was generally concluded that no writer but Adrian Boldero, in the world's history, had ever revealed two such distinct literary personalities as those that informed the two novels.
