adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
fattenverbUS /ˈfætən/
make fat or plump
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
scoffverbUS /skɔːf/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
there's
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From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading You find his faults are trivial and there's not so much to blame In the brother that you jeered at when you only knew his name.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
versenounUS /vɜːrs/
literature in metrical form
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading You begin to find his virtues and his faults you cease to tell, For you seldom hate a fellow when you know him very well.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When you get to know a fellow, know his every mood and whim, You begin to find the texture of the splendid side of him; You begin to understand him, and you cease to scoff and sneer, For with understanding always prejudices disappear.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Marjorie and Buddy this little book of verse is affectionately dedicated by their Daddy When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares, When you've come to understand him and the burdens that he bears, When you've learned the fight he's making and the troubles in his way, Then you find that he is different than you thought him yesterday.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are quick to see the blemish in the distant neighbor's style, You can point to all his errors and may sneer at him the while, And your prejudices fatten and your hates more violent grow As you talk about the failures of the man you do not know, But when drawn a little closer, and your hands and shoulders touch, You find the traits you hated really don't amount to much.
