used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
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Adelphi
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
in the past
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
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editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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being one more than seven
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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Eustace's
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From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
exaggeratingverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IndependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
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of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
Ltd
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From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading These stories first appeared in _The Albany Review, The English Review, The Independent Review, The Pall Mall Magazine_, and _Putnams Magazine_; thanks are due to the editors for kindly permitting republication.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
not any; not one
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
on one occasion
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
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permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
Putnams
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Ravello
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From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
republicationnoun
something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
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ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
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Sidgwick
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From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
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
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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 Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
express in words
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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for that reason; as a result
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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unbiassedadjective
characterized by a lack of partiality
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading London: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. Adam Street, Adelphi, W.C.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I confess at once that I am a plain, simple man, with no pretensions to literary style.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Eustace's career--if career it can be called--certainly dates from that afternoon in the chestnut woods above Ravello.
a late time of life
From this reading Still, I do flatter myself that I can tell a story without exaggerating, and I have therefore decided to give an unbiassed account of the extraordinary events of eight years ago.
