used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
AffrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
(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 fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
AmenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
CrazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
du
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From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
communicated in words
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
FelineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
Fly-fishingnoun
angling with an artificial fly as a lure
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
ImproprietynounUS /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/
an improper demeanor
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
LarksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
engage in
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
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 The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
Maurier
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From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
not one, and not any
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
pen-and-inknoun
a drawing executed with pen and ink
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
PICTORIALadjectiveUS /pɪkˈtɔːriəl/
pertaining to or consisting of pictures
From this reading SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
portrayingnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
PuzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
RefinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
SATIREnounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
express in speech
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
TrilbynounUS /ˈtrɪlbi/
singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali
From this reading _Author of "Trilby" "The Martian" &c._ _Thank Goodness!
understanded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
except if; if not
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
(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 The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that I have spent so many years in the practice of this craft does not of itself, I am well aware, entitle me to lay down the law about it; the mere exercise of an art so patent to all, so easily understanded of the people, does not give one any special insight into its simple mysteries, beyond a certain perception and appreciation of the technical means by which it is produced--unless one is gifted with the critical faculty, a gift apart, to the possession of which I make no claim.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
a late time of life
From this reading _Things one would wish to have expressed differently_ SOCIAL PICTORIAL SATIRE It is my purpose to speak of the craft to which I have devoted the best years of my life, the craft of portraying, by means of little pen-and-ink strokes, lines, and scratches, a small portion of the world in which we live; such social and domestic incidents as lend themselves to humorous or satirical treatment; the illustrated criticism of life, of the life of our time and country, in its lighter aspects.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fly-fishing has begun!_ _Waiting for the Landlord!_ _A Stroke of Business_ _"None o' your Larks"_ _An Affront to the Service_ _"Not up to his Business"_ _George du Maurier_ _Feline Amenities_ _The New Society Craze_ _A Pictorial Puzzle_ _Refinements of Modern Speech_ _"Reading without Tears"_ _The Height of Impropriety_
