used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strikingly original performance."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
CHRONICLEnounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
every day; without missing a day
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading NATIONAL OBSERVER.--"A _tour de force_....
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading NATIONAL OBSERVER.--"A _tour de force_....
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
GripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
full of life and energy
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
a form of address for a man
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading NATIONAL OBSERVER.--"A _tour de force_....
OBSERVERnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading NATIONAL OBSERVER.--"A _tour de force_....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
and nothing more
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading A strikingly original performance."
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A strikingly original performance."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
unusual or striking
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY REVIEW.--"A book of remarkable power and imagination, and a work of distinct and individual merit."
SPECTATORnounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading A strikingly original performance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading NATIONAL OBSERVER.--"A _tour de force_....
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DAILY CHRONICLE.--"Grips the imagination as it is only gripped by genuinely imaginative work....
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading SPECTATOR.--"Mr Wells' fanciful and lively dream is well worth reading."
