used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
for the reason that
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
being one more than seven
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
exploitedadjectiveUS /ˈeksplɔɪtəd/
developed or used to greatest advantage
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
ImpressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
by chance
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
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 second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
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 has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
plural of “tale” — 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 I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The second half of the collection consists of eight stories, which explain themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
title-page
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From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has seemed to me that there is a region between actual story and actual history which has never been adequately exploited.
in the direction of
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
the act of testing something
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first half is made up of a series of pictures of the past which maybe regarded as trial flights towards a larger ideal which I have long had in my mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could imagine, for example, a work dealing with some great historical epoch, and finding its interest not in the happenings to particular individuals, their adventures and their loves, but in the fascination of the actual facts of history themselves.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I have written “Impressions and Tales” upon the title-page of this volume, because I have included within the same cover two styles of work which present an essential difference.
