Chapter IX · Chapter 9

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

(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 Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

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

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

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

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

any strong feeling

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

apart from; not including

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

bringing death

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

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

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

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

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

go away from a place

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

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

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Indeed, it may be said to possess all the fatal originality of inexperience.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

required or under orders

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

English poet (1837-1909)

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

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

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

literature in metrical form

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

(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 Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

at the time that

From this reading 'As to the dialogue,' he says, 'I have put the language of real life into the mouths of the speakers, except when they may be supposed to be under strong emotion; then their utterances become more rapid--broken--figurative--in short more poetical.'

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

From this reading Mr. Buchan's blank verse drama Joseph and His Brethren bears no resemblance to that strange play on the same subject which Mr. Swinburne so much admires.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Well, here is the speech of Potiphar's wife under strong emotion:

the act of creating written works

From this reading However, Mr. Buchan does not leave us in any doubt about his particular method of writing.