1893
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From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
attorney-general
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From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
autobiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
ConfessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
corruptedadjectiveUS /kərˈʌptɪd/
containing errors or alterations
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
falsifiedverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “falsify” — make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
immediately past
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
engage in
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
republicationnoun
something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work)
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
Schering's
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From this reading Schering's new translation is an attempt to make reparation for this crime.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
Strindberg's
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From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The republication of _The Confession of a Fool_ represents the last link in the chain of Strindberg's autobiographical novels.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A German version of the book was published as far back as 1893, but it was mutilated, abbreviated, corrupted, and falsified to such an extent that the attorney-general, misled by the revolting language, blamed the author for the misdeeds of the translator and prohibited the sale of the book.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It distorted Strindberg's character and was the cause of many prejudices which exist to this day.
which person or people
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a splendid advertisement for this profound work, but there were many who would have rejoiced if the translation had been completely ignored.
