used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
(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 Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
Andreyev's
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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
Brusov
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From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
a period of 100 years
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
demonstratesverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪts/
third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
differentiateverbUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪt/
mark as different
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
obeysverbUS /oʊˈbeɪz/
third-person singular of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
parodiesnounUS /ˈperədiz/
plural of “parody” — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
symbolistic
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From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
SymbolistsnounUS /ˈsɪmbələsts/
plural of “symbolist” — a member of an artistic movement that expressed ideas indirectly via symbols
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the reaction: All began to talk symbols; the press, the stage, the art galleries, the public lectures, became symbolistic over night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading A torrent of parodies and imitations gushed on the market, and the public did not differentiate between the real and false coins.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
unrecognizedadjectiveUS /ənˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
not recognized
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
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Valery
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From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
vulnerabilitynounUS /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being vulnerable or exposed
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
at the time that
From this reading As I have mentioned, Andreyev's "heel of Achilles" demonstrates its vulnerability when he obeys the call of the public and speaks on up-to-date topics.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Life of Man_ was written, evidently, in response to the symbolistic moods that became noticeable among Russian society at the beginning of the twentieth century.
a late time of life
From this reading For more than ten years the group of Symbolists, under the leadership of Valery Brusov, had been ridiculed and unrecognized.
