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From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
(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 “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The structure of the story, the characters, and the situations remain unaltered.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
CRAFTSMANnounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
ETC
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From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
set up or found
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
the force of workers available
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
by chance
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
REFUGEnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The structure of the story, the characters, and the situations remain unaltered.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
rewriteverbUS /riˈraɪt/
write differently; alter the writing of
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
serialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The structure of the story, the characters, and the situations remain unaltered.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
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 It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The structure of the story, the characters, and the situations remain unaltered.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN,” “THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN,” “A FOUNTAIN SEALED,” “THE CITY OF REFUGE,” ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
From this reading The structure of the story, the characters, and the situations remain unaltered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is perhaps well to explain that this story first appeared as a serial early in 1899: that on revision it was found desirable partly to rewrite certain chapters and to enlarge upon certain points.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is one of those questions which can never be answered; from time to time every man must ask himself why the innocent must suffer, and do suffer every day and in every generation, for the follies and the sins of their forefathers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The question with which the story deals is not fully answered.
