used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
for the reason that
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
BERNARDnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
CAPESnounUS /keɪps/
plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
ETC
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From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
the state of being honored
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
insufficientlyadverbUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/
to an insufficient degree
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
immediately past
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
go away from a place
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
melodramaticadjectiveUS /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk/
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
and nothing more
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
by chance
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
literature in metrical form
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
express in words
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
SKENE
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From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
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 From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT SKENE MYSTERY,” “A CASTLE IN SPAIN,” ETC., ETC.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may seem a paradox to say that he was insufficiently appreciated because he did popular things well.
at the time that
From this reading From the first his prose had a strong element of poetry, which an appreciative reader could feel even more, perhaps, when it refined a frankly modern and even melodramatic theme, like that of this mystery story, than when it gave dignity, as in “Our Lady of Darkness,” to more tragic or more historic things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To introduce the last book by the late Bernard Capes is a sad sort of honour in more ways than one; for not only was his death untimely and unexpected, but he had a mind of that fertile type which must always leave behind it, with the finished life, a sense of unfinished labour.
