used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
terminate
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
at any time
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
absolutely essential
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
only a very short time before
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
scathingadjectiveUS /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
marked by harshly abusive criticism
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
having a supporting base
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
belonging to which person
From this reading A JOURNEY--AND A WEDDING A brilliant and scathing criticism of a successful society play, signed by Douglas in full, and admitted to the columns of a periodical whose standing was unique, followed close upon the issue of his novel.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading The literary and society papers chronicled his retirement into the wilds of Devonshire, where he was reported to be studying the plot of his next novel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of his private sorrows the world knew nothing, and he carried himself always with an impenetrable front.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading His articles to the Courier were as vivid and characteristic as ever--he had passed with scarcely an effort after his initial success into the front ranks of contemporary writers.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet after that night he felt that a break in his life was imperative--was a necessary condition indeed of his sanity.
