the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
for the reason that
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
Chautauquan
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From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
every person
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
the act of departing
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
not accessible to view
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
https
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From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
idylnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
Livingston'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstənz/
possessive form of “livingston” — American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
not any; not one
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
not one, and not any
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
and nothing more
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
by chance
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
on the contrary
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
and nothing more
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
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 It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Livingston has herself evidently understood the spirit of the movement in which the Chautauquan reading circles are engaged.
which person or people
From this reading That is more than can be said of everybody who expresses an opinion upon them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading See https:// I have read Miss Livingston’s little idyl with much pleasure.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I cannot but think that if the older and more sedate members of the Chautauquan circles will read it, they will find that there are grains of profit in it; hidden grains, perhaps, but none the worse for being hidden at the first, if they only discover them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is because she expresses no opinion, but rather tells, very simply, the story of the working out of the plan, that I am glad you are going to publish her little poem: for poem it is, excepting that it is not in verse or in rhyme.
