used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
adaptationsnounUS /ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “adaptation” — a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
(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 But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
eagerly desirous
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not justly can we complain of this.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Not justly can we complain of this.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
fastidiouslyadverb
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Not justly can we complain of this.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
overridingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərraɪdɪŋ/
having superior power and influence
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
SUPPLEMENTnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading There has been an upheaval affecting the basis of things; to altered circumstances complicated adaptations are to be made; there are difficulties great and novel.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading But the times are such that patriotism—not free from solicitude—urges a claim overriding all literary scruples.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not justly can we complain of this.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SUPPLEMENT Were I fastidiously anxious for the symmetry of this book, it would close with the notes.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is more than a year since the memorable surrender, but events have not yet rounded themselves into completion.
