1886
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From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
1896
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From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
autobiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
deem to be
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
INFERNOnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
in the recent past
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
portraysverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “portray” — portray in words
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
To recall to mind.
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
self-revelation
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From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
a male human offspring
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
Strindberg's
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From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From the Publication of "The Son of a Servant" to "The Inferno"_ (1886-1896) A celebrated statesman is said to have described the biography of a cardinal as being like the Judgment Day.
in the direction of
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In most provinces of life other than the comprehension of our fellows, the art of understanding is making great progress.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
(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 And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading And as his works have come but lately before the great British public, it may be well to consider what attitude should be adopted towards the amazing candour of his self-revelation.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading In reading August Strindberg's autobiographical writings, as, for example, his _Inferno_, and the book for which this study is a preface, we must remember that he portrays his own Judgment Day.
ZONESnounUS /zoʊnz/
plural of “zone” — a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE INFERNO," "ZONES OF THE SPIRIT," ETC.
