used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
aberrationnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃən/
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
Cozad
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From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
devoteenounUS /ˌdevəˈtiː/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
flawlessadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːləs/
without a flaw
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
highest in quality
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
half-suppressed
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From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
Harlan
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From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
McIntoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɔːʃ/
early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
McIntosh's
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From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
the force of workers available
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
mole-runs
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From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
pathologicaladjectiveUS /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the practice of pathology
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
express in words
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
an educational institution
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
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 For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
which person or people
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But daring and terrifying as Mr. McIntosh’s psychological flashes of insight are, they by no means cover the whole field of interest in this strange, and indeed I may boldly say, this unique book.
belonging to which person
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading But in the case of Harlan Cozad McIntosh this reputation of mine has won me the greatest and proudest pleasure a critic can have—the thrill of being among the first to announce: “Here, anyway, is genius!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have no hesitation in saying that the character “Mr. Roberts” of this book is a masterpiece of portraiture, and an almost flawless presentation of one of those abnormal types of men whose subterranean and half-suppressed feelings lead to more tragedies than the ordinary reader of pathological fiction would believe possible.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For from start to finish this extraordinary story holds you under a spell—that is to say, if you are, as I am, an obsessed devotee of the dangerous mole-runs of beautiful and desperate human aberration.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is not always an unmixed advantage to an elderly critic of literature to be recognized as one of the Old School who is interested in extremely modern and daring young writers.
