used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
decadesnounUS /deˈkeɪdz/
plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
only a very short time before
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
individual'snounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
possessive form of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
immediately past
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
make reference to
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
motivatedadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊtəveɪtəd/
provided with a motive or given incentive for action
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
as might be expected
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
by chance
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
express in words
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The artistic and psychological sides of the novel are hardly to be discussed in a preface.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading In submitting this book to the American public the translator has this to say.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, however, one side of the matter which deserves particular mention and motivated emphasis.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Great as the art of a writer may be and profound as his psychology may seem to one, the impression is largely a matter of individual variations, and this side must naturally be left to each individual's judgment and sensibilities.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is perhaps for the first time in the history of the last few decades that a Russian book, inspired by Russian life, written in Russia and in the Russian language, should see its first light not in Russia but abroad, and not in the language it was originally written but translated into a foreign tongue.
