1884
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From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
1886
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
ConstancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading Constancy was never a trait of his.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Constancy was never a trait of his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Constancy was never a trait of his.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
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 These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
Strindberg's
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From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Constancy was never a trait of his.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He himself tells us that opinions are but the reflection of a man’s experiences, changing as his experiences change.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading These stories originally appeared in two volumes, the first in 1884, the second in 1886.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Constancy was never a trait of his.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strindberg’s views were continually undergoing changes.
a late time of life
From this reading The latter part of the present edition is thus separated from the first part by a lapse of two years.
