used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
greeneradjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnər/
comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It would not in my opinion,” said Mrs. Wilson.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
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 Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Does the fact that we read this story at intervals lessen its interest?”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know not if it were so, but to my mind it seems As if the grass were greener then, and brighter the sun beams.
at the time that
From this reading “I think a story, read in this manner, affords more real pleasure and instruction than the common practice, when the faculties become tired by the continued strain.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It would not in my opinion,” said Mrs. Wilson.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear mother,” said Herbert, as Mrs. Wilson took her usual place the next evening, “we desire your opinion.
