used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
disappointinglyadverbUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋli/
in a disappointing manner
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
ephemeraladjectiveUS /ɪˈfemərəl/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
Ephemeralitynoun
the property of lasting for a very short time
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
set up or found
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
FREEMANnounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
overratedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “overrate” — make too high an estimate of
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
plural of “story” — 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 Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
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 Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ephemerality in itself does not matter; most things are ephemeral measured by any absolute standards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
WILKINSnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her successes have been with short stories, and they have been many.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Both as a short story writer and as a novelist her work is unimportant, largely ephemeral and extremely overrated.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Mrs. Freeman is primarily a short story writer and not a novelist.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN If this chapter on Mary Wilkins Freeman, one of the best known of American writers, seems disappointingly short, the explanation is to be found in three considerations:
