1836
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From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
(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 It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
react verbally
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
for the reason that
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. A. W.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
come together
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
and nothing more
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
by chance
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
seekernounUS /ˈsiːkər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
story-teller's
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From this reading This charge of portraiture is constantly brought against the novelist, and it is always a difficult one to meet; but one may begin by pointing out that, in general, it implies a radical misconception of the story-teller's methods of procedure.
required or under orders
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading M. A. W.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
which person or people
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
belonging to which person
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So many criticisms, not of a literary but of a personal kind, have been made on this little book since its appearance, that I may perhaps be allowed a few words of answer to them in the shape of a short preface to this new edition.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It has been supposed that because the book describes a London world, which is a central and conspicuous world with interests and activities of a public and prominent kind, therefore all the characters in it are drawn from real persons who may be identified if the seeker is only clever enough.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading work of a little known writer of the Romantic time, whose short, brilliant life came to a tragical end in 1836.
