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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
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in the past
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
complexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
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Counterplotnoun
a plot intended to subvert another plot
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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make void or empty of contents
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essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
a social unit living together
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
htmlnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːeˈmel/
a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inter-relations
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From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
Madeleine
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From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/
-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
Mirrlees
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From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
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novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
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a person who enjoys reading
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realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
an educational institution
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
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a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading _The Counterplot_ is a study of the literary temperament.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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up to a particular time
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
transposing
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From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
UTF
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versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Teresa Lane, watching the slow movement of life manifesting itself in the changing inter-relations of her family, is teased by the complexity of the spectacle, and comes to realise that her mind will never know peace till, by transposing the problem into art, she has reduced it to its permanent essential factors.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
a late time of life
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Miss Hope Mirrlees, when she wrote _Madeleine_, several years ago, was recognised to be one of the most promising of the younger school of women novelists.
