used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Made in U. S. A.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
amplifiedverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “amplify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
Brandegee
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From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
ClashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
dearly loved
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
dissonancenounUS /ˈdɪsənəns/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in U. S. A.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in U. S. A.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
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 “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
not one, and not any
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
overleapverb
defeat (oneself) by going too far
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
racialadjectiveUS /ˈreɪʃəl/
of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Made in U. S. A.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Made in U. S. A.
having passed out of existence
From this reading “_She vanished through the fingers like a card in the hands of a magician._” Of the many subjects open to the novelist none is more fertile in interests than the international theme, and none more arresting in appeal.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Clash of character being the starting point of drama we have it amplified in the international by both sympathy and dissonance.
which person or people
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I dedicate this book with love to my cousin, Mary Brandegee, who is as dear to me as a sister.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mutual attraction between individuals will sometimes overleap racial differences in point of view; and yet racial differences in point of view will always be at war with mutual attraction between individuals.
