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From this reading LEIPZIG BERNHARD TAUCHNITZ 1883.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
BERNHARD
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From this reading LEIPZIG BERNHARD TAUCHNITZ 1883.
Braggett
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From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FLORENCE MARRYAT (MRS.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
CHARLOTTEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
CRAY
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ETC
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From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
FLORENCEnounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading BY FLORENCE MARRYAT (MRS.
FOOTLIGHTSnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
FRANCIS
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From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
LEANverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
LEIPZIGnounUS /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/
a city in southeastern Germany famous for fairs; formerly a music and publishing center
From this reading LEIPZIG BERNHARD TAUCHNITZ 1883.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading FRANCIS LEAN), AUTHOR OF “LOVE’S CONFLICT,” “FACING THE FOOTLIGHTS,” ETC., ETC.
MARRYAT
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From this reading BY FLORENCE MARRYAT (MRS.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BY FLORENCE MARRYAT (MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
express in words
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
Sigismund
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From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
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 THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
TAUCHNITZ
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From this reading LEIPZIG BERNHARD TAUCHNITZ 1883.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST OF CHARLOTTE CRAY AND OTHER STORIES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
TranslationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading _The Right of Translation is reserved._ Mr. Sigismund Braggett was sitting in the little room he called his study, wrapped in a profound--not to say a mournful--reverie.
