used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
adjectivaladjective
of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What my story is is an interesting problem.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
exaggeratesverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪts/
third-person singular of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading What my story is is an interesting problem.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What my story is is an interesting problem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
novelettenoun
a short novel
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
on one occasion
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading What my story is is an interesting problem.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
puffernounUS /ˈpʌfər/
delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here, it seems to me, he sadly exaggerates.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
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 He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He states that he regards the expression 'complete' as applied to a story, as a specimen of the 'adjectival exuberance of the puffer.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What my story is is an interesting problem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I may, however, while expressing my thanks to the 'London Editor' for drawing my attention to this, I trust, purely American method of procedure, venture to differ from him in one of his criticisms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What my story is not is a 'novelette'--a term which you have more than once applied to it.
