used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
not being in a specified place
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
how long something has existed
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
artistrynounUS /ˈɑːrtɪstri/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
craftsmanshipnounUS /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
without deviation
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
divisible by two
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
fortuitousadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
having no cause or apparent cause
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
forty-sixadjective
being six more than forty
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
highest in quality
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
impeccableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpekəbəl/
without fault or error
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
immediately past
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
Lovecraft
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From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
march in a procession
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
and nothing more
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
Phillips
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From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
posthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
not often
From this reading From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
ShunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
unnamable
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From this reading His ability to create and sustain a mood of brooding dread and unnamable horror is nowhere better shown than in the posthumous tale presented here: "The Shunned House."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sometimes it enters directly into the composition of the events, while sometimes it relates only to their fortuitous position among persons and places.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _A posthumous story of immense power, written by a master of weird fiction--a tale of a revolting horror in the cellar of an old house in New England_ Howard Phillips Lovecraft died last March, at the height of his career.
a late time of life
From this reading Though only forty-six years of age, he had built up an international reputation by the artistry and impeccable literary craftsmanship of his weird tales; and he was regarded on both sides of the Atlantic as probably the greatest contemporary master of weird fiction.
