Chapter XXVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

in addition

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

a single distinct event

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

the local environment

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

unusual or striking

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

express in words

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

possessive form of “seymour” — Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading Mrs. Beatrice Seymour's novel is also distinguished by one remarkable incident.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

a quantity of money

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading Much of it is a great deal too up-to-date to have any depth.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is, we are informed, a first work, and as such it deserves praise for its smoothness and competence.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

but in spite of that

From this reading But in nine parts out of ten it seems to be the attempt of a quite clever writer to sum up in short space what Mr. Bennett did in the three volumes of the Clayhanger series, and what Mr. Compton Mackenzie has not yet finished doing in the four volumes of the Sylvia and Michael series.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It describes, that is to say, the separate childhood and youth of a young man and young woman and then their union, which in this case is illicit and which is terminated by the war.