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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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affectations
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From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the two together, not just one
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
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dilemmasnounUS /dəˈleməz/
plural of “dilemma” — state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
FORBIDDENadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
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giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
MANCHESTERnounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the local environment
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
a separate part of a whole
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Identical; not different.
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE SAME AUTHOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As good a novel of its kind as we expect to see for some time.’--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
the upper part of anything
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
in the company of; together with
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The style is good and without affectations; the principal characters are drawn with a due regard for both the strength and shortcomings of human nature, and are conducted through their allotted parts with sympathy, consistency, and intelligence, whilst the parts allotted to them are such as to present dilemmas to each in his or her turn, and therefore to keep the author’s brain busy and the reader’s interested....
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ‘We have to congratulate the author upon a thoroughly competent piece of work.
