used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
how long something has existed
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
in the past
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
Conan
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From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
carefully weighed
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
fiction-stories
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From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
fictionaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪkʃənəl/
related to or involving literary fiction
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
flesh-and-blood
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From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
set up or found
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
historical-fiction
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From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
on the contrary
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
realnessnoun
the state of being actual or real
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
sagasnounUS /ˈsɑːɡəz/
plural of “saga” — a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
and nothing more
From this reading It is simply a fictional background for a series of fiction-stories.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
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 When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (Nothing in this article is to be considered as an attempt to advance any theory in opposition to accepted history.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
visualizeverbUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I found that by adhering to the 'facts' and spirit of that history, in writing the stories, it was easier to visualize (and therefore to present) him as a real flesh-and-blood character rather than a ready-made product.
at the time that
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In writing about him and his adventures in the various kingdoms of his Age, I have never violated the 'facts' or spirit of the 'history' here set down, but have followed the lines of that history as closely as the writer of actual historical-fiction follows the lines of actual history.
the act of creating written works
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
a late time of life
From this reading When I began writing the Conan stories a few years ago, I prepared this 'history' of his age and the peoples of that age, in order to lend him and his sagas a greater aspect of realness.
