used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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prior to a specified or implied time
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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on the far side of; further than
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after a while, when I had got the essay typed and ready for inclusion, I changed my mind.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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made or become different in nature or form
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
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essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
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to a considerable degree; very much
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I thought that one of those wonderful essays upon Oriental subjects which had called forth writings like those of Sir Edwin Arnold, would serve my purpose better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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heart-thought
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Hugo'snounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊz/
possessive form of “hugo” — French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inclusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkluːʒən/
the state of being included
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an occurrence of something
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
resulting from one's intentions
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
Legénde
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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prefer or wish to do something
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, after a while, when I had got the essay typed and ready for inclusion, I changed my mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to form the superlative
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
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as might be expected
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
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originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
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proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
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serve a purpose, role, or function
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plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
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term of address for a man
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Siècles
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plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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typedverbUS /taɪpt/
past form of “type” — write by means of a keyboard with types
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typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
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VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
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Watts-Dunton's
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Naturally, I thought at first that I would select one of the superb articles on Victor Hugo’s works, such for instance as ‘La Legénde des Siècles,’ or that profound one on ‘La Religion des Religion.’
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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