used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
speak to
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
diffidentadjective
showing modest reserve
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He knew and felt his weakness.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a nervous man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
invincibilitynounUS /ˌɪnvɪnsəˈbɪlɪti/
the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew and felt his weakness.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a nervous man.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
easily agitated
From this reading He was a nervous man.
not any; not one
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
carry out
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He knew and felt his weakness.
at the time that
From this reading When Johnson narrated his adventures in a close and friendly gossip with the King, Goldsmith said:
which person or people
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Although one of the most collected of writers, he had to be fully at his ease before, in conversation or the common intercourse of society, he could be himself and reveal that force of mind and invincibility of personality that mark his influence and creates his charm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LONDON Young Oliver Goldsmith, diffident and with no adroitness of address, was not one of those authors who can take publishers by storm, and fame with a wave of the hand.
