adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
altersverbUS /ˈɔːltərz/
third-person singular of “alter” — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
contaminari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
CriticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
curtailsverbUS /kərˈteɪlz/
third-person singular of “curtail” — place restrictions on
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
decet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
enlargesverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
fabulas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
licensesnounUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪz/
plural of “license” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
sicadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
tamperverbUS /ˈtæmpər/
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Non sic decet contaminari fabulas," Critics will say.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But while saying that we wished to waive this question, we have unconsciously involved ourselves in its discussion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us now consider the liberty which the Author has assumed in cutting into the property of others as well as his own, without making exception even to the best known stories, none of which he scruples to tamper with.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Perhaps this has not been without advantage; for there is nothing that resembles faults more than these licenses.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He curtails, enlarges, and alters incidents and details, at times the main issue and the sequel; in short, the story is no longer the same; it is, in point of fact, quite a new tale; its original author would find it no small difficulty to recognise in it his own work.
