used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
a cherished desire
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
confined by bonds
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
burrownounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
characterizationsnounUS /ˌkerəktərɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “characterization” — a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
a long fixed look
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
honeycombverbUS /ˈhʌnikoʊm/
carve a honeycomb pattern into
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
by chance
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
and nothing more
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
absolutely essential
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
and nothing more
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
bring forth or yield
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
synchronizeverbUS /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/
make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
technic
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From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
wabbly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are novels that are half good; some are disfigured by wabbly characterizations; or the patience necessary to a proper development of the theme is lacking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading I do not believe we are helping our case materially by ignoring these writers as though they were a lot of poor relations whenever a foreign critic turns his condescending gaze in our direction.
belonging to which person
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading No doubt this list might be considerably expanded, as I am drawing from memory, and merely suggesting writers whose performances in most instances synchronize with my first reading of American novels.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading VI It is a hopeful sign that we now produce one or two, or maybe three, good novels a year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The number is bound to increase as our young writers of ambition realize that technic and facility are not the only essentials of success, but that they must burrow into life--honeycomb it until their explorations carry them to the core of it.
