used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
(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 _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading It is a serious contribution to literature.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
of the present time and place
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a serious contribution to literature.
latter-dayadjective
belonging to the present or recent times
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It is a serious contribution to literature.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
not any; not one
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of "Z. Z.'s" Previous Work.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Of "Z. Z.'s" Previous Work.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of "Z. Z.'s" Previous Work.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It is a serious contribution to literature.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a serious contribution to literature.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Echo_ (London).--His work reveals a grand dramatic instinct There are indeed possibilities of fine work in "Z. Z.," and we may anticipate valuable studies of life in the immediate future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Daily Chronicle_ (London).--In all modern fiction there is no novel which contains a more able and finished analysis of character.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of "Z. Z.'s" Previous Work.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading Of "Z. Z.'s" Previous Work.
Zangwillnoun
English writer (1864-1926)
From this reading Mr. Louis Zangwill should cut a pretty figure in latter-day fiction.
