used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
(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 But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
alteringnounUS /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
deem to be
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
without deviation
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
Etc
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From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
How
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From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
of great significance or value
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
MemorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
absolutely essential
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
a human being
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
ProdigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
express in words
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
an educational institution
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
a male human offspring
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
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 Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being the Story of Mary O'Neill Author of "The Prodigal Son," Etc.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
under normal conditions
From this reading But as I have in this instance drawn more largely and directly from fact than is usually the practice of the novelist, I have thought it my duty to defeat all possible attempts at personal identification by altering and disguising the more important scenes and characters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Here are the Memoranda we have talked about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore this novel is not to be understood as referring to any living person or persons, and the convent school described in it is not to be identified with any similar educational institution in Rome_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _How much of the story of Mary O'Neill is a work of my own imagination, and how much comes from an authentic source I do not consider it necessary to say.
