used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
in addition
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NUN," "REDEMPTION," ETC.
Bazin
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From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
fearless and daring
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
delineator
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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
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
ETC
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intense or sharp
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
landscape-painter
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From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
come together
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
NUNnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NUN," "REDEMPTION," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NUN," "REDEMPTION," ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
realistnounUS /ˈriːəlɪst/
a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
REDEMPTIONnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NUN," "REDEMPTION," ETC.
René
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From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
a male human offspring
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
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 For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
story-teller
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From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NUN," "REDEMPTION," ETC.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading Bazin is not only an original writer, a charming story-teller, but also a deep thinker, a clear delineator of human character and life, a wonderful landscape-painter, and a bold realist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The Nun," "Redemption," and "This My Son" have revealed his powers to appreciative readers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For it is real life, humble, poignant, palpitating, which we meet in his stories.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading René Bazin is already known to the English public as a writer of exquisite charm and wonderful sensibility.
