Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

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

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

how long something has existed

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

(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 A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

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

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

heighten or intensify

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

a biography of yourself

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

for the reason that

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

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From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

command with authority

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881)

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

move gently or carefully

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

showing approval

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

(superlative of “few” used with count nouns and usually preceded by “the”) quantifier meaning the smallest in number

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

set up or found

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

used to form the superlative

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

not any; not one

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

above and across; more than

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

an amount of time

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.

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

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic

From this reading Of these imperfections, fewer are to be found in _Venetia_ and fewest in _Contarini Fleming_.

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

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

at the time that

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

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

From this reading This beautiful romance is by far the best of Disraeli's early books, and that in which his methods at this period can be most favourably studied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Contarini Fleming_ belongs to 1831, when its writer, at the comparatively ripe age of twenty-seven, had already seen a vast deal of man and of the world of Europe.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading This novel is written with far more ease and grace than any previous book of the author's, and Contarini gives a reason which explains the improvement in his creator's manner when he remarks: "I wrote with greater facility than before, because my experience of life was so much increased that I had no difficulty in making my characters think and act."

but in spite of that

From this reading A curious shadow of Disraeli himself is thrown over it all; it cannot be styled in any direct sense an autobiography, and yet the mental and moral experiences of the author animate every chapter of it.