anew
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
applicabilitynounUS /ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/
relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
distinctivelyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in an identifiably distinctive manner
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
extractingverbUS /ekˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
fictionsnounUS /ˈfɪkʃənz/
plural of “fiction” — a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
set up or found
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
in a free manner
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
brought together in one place
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
a unit of instruction
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
social deportment
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
not any; not one
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
and nothing more
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
try to get or reach
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I have gathered into this volume several short fictions of the type I have already found it convenient to refer to as “international”—though I freely recognise, before the array of my productions, of whatever length and whatever brevity, the general applicability of that term.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader of these volumes will certainly see it offered in no form so frequent or so salient as that of the opposition of aspects from country to country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the interest of _contrasted_ things any painter of life and manners inevitably much depends, and contrast, fortunately for him, is easy to seek and to recognise; the only difficulty is in presenting it again with effect, in extracting from it its sense and its lesson.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their author, I am quite aware, would seem struck with no possibility of contrast in the human lot so great as that encountered as we turn back and forth between the distinctively American and the distinctively European outlook.
