Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

(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 The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

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From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

exaggerated studiousness

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

a shop where books are sold

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

cause to be bored

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

quick and energetic

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

in an abundant manner

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

a female human offspring

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

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From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

third-person singular of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

at any time

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

in a hoarse or husky voice

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

using or containing too many words

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

the force of workers available

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

not any; not one

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

one who writes novels

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

and nothing more

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

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From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

full of or giving praise

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

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From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

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 The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading I am afraid that Mr. MORLEY will not thank me for praising his brisk melodrama at the cost of his ramblings in literature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But, if he has the knowledge, he lacks the fragrance; not to put too fine a point on it, he is long-winded and tends to bore in his disquisitions upon books and bookishness; which is no proper material for a novelist.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The only novelty which sticks in my memory and earns my gratitude is the title for the female Bolshevik, to wit, Bolshevixen.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."

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From this reading The story is all about America and is thoroughly American; inevitably therefore there is some ambitious word-coining.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There is a strong love- interest which will be made much of and probably spoilt by the purchasers of the film-rights; and, though strong men will doubtless applaud hoarsely and women will weep copiously, as the bomb in the bookshop throws the young lovers into each other's arms, I feel that the book gives a more attractive portrait of _Titania Chapman_, the plutocrat's daughter, than ever can be materialised in the film-man's "close-up."