used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
EncouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
how
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From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
engage in
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
MilnenounUS /mɪln/
English writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
overdoverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈduː/
do something to an excessive degree
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
reviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
for a short time
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
hard to endure
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
(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 EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
which person or people
From this reading Encouraged by the reviewer who announced that the Introduction to my previous collection of plays was the best part of the book, I venture to introduce this collection in a similar manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will relate a little conversation which took place, shortly after the publication of "First Plays," between myself and a very much more eminent dramatist.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But I shall be careful not to overdo it this time, in the hope that I may win from my critic some such tribute as, "Mr. Milne has certainly improved as a dramatist, in that his plays are now slightly better than his Introduction."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since, then, I am trying to make this preface as distasteful as possible, in order that the plays may shine out the more pleasantly, I shall begin (how better?) with an attack on the dramatic critics.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading EMINENT DRAMATIST (kindly) Your book seems to have been well reviewed.
