1880
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From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
of short duration or distance
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
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 These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
Gaulois
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From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
Henderson
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From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
Heredia
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From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
inexactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/
not exact
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
José
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From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
go away from a place
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
Maupassantnoun
French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893)
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
McMasternounUS /məkˈmæstər/
United States historian who wrote a nine volume history of the people of the United States (1852-1932)
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
Mme
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From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
Médan
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From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
and nothing more
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
Others
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From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
literature in metrical form
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
Quesada
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From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
having a handwritten signature
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
Soirées
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From this reading In the month of April, 1880, an article appeared in the "Le Gaulois" announcing the publication of the Soirées de Médan.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
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 A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
StringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading "I entered literary life as a meteor, and I shall leave it like a thunderbolt."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
not known
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A Piece of String And Other Stories Translated by Albert M. C. McMaster, B.A. A. E. Henderson, B.A. Mme. Quesada and Others VOLUME I.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
in the company of; together with
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
a late time of life
From this reading These words of Maupassant to José Maria de Heredia on the occasion of a memorable meeting are, in spite of their morbid solemnity, not an inexact summing up of the brief career during which, for ten years, the writer, by turns undaunted and sorrowful, with the fertility of a master hand produced poetry, novels, romances and travels, only to sink prematurely into the abyss of madness and death....
but in spite of that
From this reading It was signed by a name as yet unknown: Guy de Maupassant.
