used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
any person at all
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
for the reason that
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
close-up
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From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
divisible by two
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
a person of German nationality
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
an instinctive motive
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
something that is lost
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
registeringverbUS /ˈredʒɪstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “register” — record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A close-up that is too sudden has caused temporary loss of mental poise.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The mind is registering wonder, uncertainty, and fear, at tremendous change.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And with it has come the slower comprehension, that the old arts are dying, that they can not live on, because they will not be needed nor able to interest anyone, nor even amuse, in a scientific world.
produce a literary work
From this reading I have read novels in German all my life and now I am asking myself why I do not have the impulse to write about them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Some of the new and extreme schools of writing, of art in general, are merely expressions of weakness.
