used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
CharitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
CriticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
DedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading To Them I Dedicate It.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
at any time
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To Them I Dedicate It.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
IndulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Them I Dedicate It.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
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 But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
others
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From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
by chance
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
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 It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To Them I Dedicate It.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
unorthodoxadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːrθədɑːks/
independent in behavior or thought
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
which person or people
From this reading But the physician, who gets closer to things human than others do, may perhaps be forgiven unorthodox subjects and methods of expression.
belonging to which person
From this reading Especially does it require courage on the part of one whose ideals of what a story should be are far beyond what his productions can ever attain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _To The Most Indulgent of My Friends And the Least Charitable of My Critics This Book will Give Joy.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It requires some assurance to step out of the conventional in story writing.
