adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
solvesverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Yasmini could have failed in this case through overmuch finesse.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
tricknounUS /trɪk/
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Neither friend nor enemy is ever quite sure which is which until she solves the problem to the enemy's confusion.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not used to Germans, and could not realize until too late that her compliance with this man's every demand only served to make him more peremptory and more one-sided in his point of view.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The medium in which she works--human weakness--affords her unlimited opportunity; and she owns the trick, that most great artists win, of not letting her general plan be known before the climax.
Yasmini
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From this reading Beyond question Yasmini is a craftsman of amazing skill, and her genius--as does all true genius--extends to the almost infinite consideration of small details.
