used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
anew
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
BURNHAMnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
Burnham'snounUS /ˈbɜːrnəmz/
possessive form of “burnham” — United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
CLARA
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From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
else
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From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
fictionist's
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From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
how
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From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
LOUISE
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From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
engage in
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
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 Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
offhandadjectiveUS /ˈɔːfˈhænd/
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
plural of “tale” — 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. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clara Louise Burnham has done that; and the cold arithmetical statement does not begin to convey the real nature of her achievement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
produce a literary work
From this reading CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM To write twenty-six books is something, is it not?
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Mrs. Burnham’s writings are associated in the minds of many thousands who have not read her tales, or have read only a few of them, with the doctrines of Christian Science.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To have written twenty-six books which have sold half a million copies (the publisher’s offhand guess) is something else again and more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must read her to know how capable a novelist she is, how expert, how gifted with humor, insight, fertility in those slight inventions which make up the reality of a fictionist’s whole.
