used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
in addition
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
ARLEN
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From this reading _Dikran Kouyoumdjian._ "MICHAEL ARLEN."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
Dikran
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From this reading _Dikran Kouyoumdjian._ "MICHAEL ARLEN."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
at any time
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
assemble or get together
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
Kouyoumdjian
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From this reading _Dikran Kouyoumdjian._ "MICHAEL ARLEN."
immediately past
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
MICHAELnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading _Dikran Kouyoumdjian._ "MICHAEL ARLEN."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
nataladjectiveUS /ˈneɪtəl/
relating to or accompanying birth
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
and nothing more
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Since I had already taken every other precaution but this to deserve their more fortunate fate, in changing my name I have, I hope, robbed my readers of their last excuse for my obscurity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is also another reason, considerate of the author.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
two times
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
belonging to which person
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out of consideration (in part) to such readers as may read this book I have assumed a name by which they may refer to me (if ever he or she may wish to do so kindly) in the same manner at least twice running--a feat of pronunciation which few of my English acquaintances have performed with my natal name.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have been told that there are writers whose works would have been famous if only their names could have been familiarly pronounced--Polish and Russian writers for the most part, I gather.
