used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
consider or hold as true
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Of the two he was the more self-possessed as he greeted his amazed parent.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
despatched
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From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
set up or found
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Of the two he was the more self-possessed as he greeted his amazed parent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the two he was the more self-possessed as he greeted his amazed parent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
not any; not one
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
a brief written record
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Of the two he was the more self-possessed as he greeted his amazed parent.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading Of the two he was the more self-possessed as he greeted his amazed parent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
stereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Within a few hours it was despatched to another firm of publishers, taken at random from the advertisement columns of the Times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading An hour or two afterwards Alfred arrived, with no label around his neck, but a veritable truant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION The novel which was to bring immortal fame and, incidentally, freedom from all financial responsibilities, to Burton, came back within a week, with a polite note which he was at first inclined to accept as some consolation until he found that it was stereotyped.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry if you are angry about my coming, father," he said, a little tremulously.
