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 * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

in addition

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

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

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact I don't.

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Quite the contrary.

approval

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

of or relating to the teeth

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

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From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

be of different opinions

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

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From this reading As a matter of fact I don't.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

English novelist (1867-1933)

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

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From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

possessive form of “hopper” — funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

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

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

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

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

occurring by chance

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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 I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact I don't.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

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

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

a form of address for a man

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

as might be expected

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

not any; not one

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

and nothing more

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But naturally I shall get no credit for that.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

a special situation

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

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

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

precisely as stated

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He asserts that these short studies of people and things in England and France are very well done indeed; that moreover, though the short sketch may look, and the bad short sketch may be, one of the easiest of literary feats, the good short sketch is in fact one of the most difficult.

at the time that

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

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

From this reading I didn't so much mind _Mrs. Hopper's_ teeth, which "flashed like an electric advertisement," but when he made two golfers also flash "triumphant teeth" I recoiled.

which person or people

From this reading Now who should know this if not Mr. GALSWORTHY, and who am I that I should presume to disagree?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I hope he will not be quite so dental in his next book.

in the company of; together with

From this reading * * * * * _The Golden Bird_ of Miss DOROTHY EASTON (HEINEMANN) is indeed lucky to set out on its flight with a favouring pat from Mr. JOHN GALSWORTHY.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I will only add that Miss EASTON has not a majority mind, that she sees the sad thing more easily than the gay, that I like her work best in her more objective moods, and that, like so many writers of perception, she finds the quintessence of England's beauty in happy Sussex. * * * * *