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30
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From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
for the reason that
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
convincesverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪz/
third-person singular of “convince” — make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
deservedlyadverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvədli/
as deserved
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
Glaspell
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From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
JURYnounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
PEERSnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
on the contrary
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
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 It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
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 It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
Susan
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From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEARING EAR (Harper's Magazine), and 30.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A JURY OF HER PEERS (Every Week) by _Susan Glaspell_.
at the time that
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
which person or people
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is particularly interesting in the case of Susan Glaspell, because with these two stories she convinces the reader that her future really lies in the short story rather than in the novel.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It is always interesting to study the achievement of a novelist who has won distinction deservedly in that field, when that novelist attempts the very different technique of the short story.
