used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
react verbally
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
cannot
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From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
set down according to a plan
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
the force of workers available
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
not any; not one
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a man is not fond of books, to him reading of any kind will be drudgery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
and nothing more
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
carry out
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
at the time that
From this reading Such an answer generally invites the further question as to what books I read when at home.
in or at the place that
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To this question I am afraid my answer cannot be so instructive as it ought to be, for I have never followed any plan in reading which would apply to all persons under all circumstances; and indeed it seems to me that no plan can be laid down that will be generally applicable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BOOKS FOR HOLIDAYS IN THE OPEN I am sometimes asked what books I advise men or women to take on holidays in the open.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With the reservation of long trips, where bulk is of prime consequence, I can only answer: The same books one would read at home.
