used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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athwartadverbUS /əˈθwɔːrt/
at right angles to the center line of a ship
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
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for the reason that
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the supreme effort one can make
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billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The luxurious, expensive, small-sized cream-laid note is best, since it makes your essay choice and compact; and, failing that, ripped envelopes and the backs of bills.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
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cream-laid
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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
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essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
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failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
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to a considerable degree; very much
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fly-leaves
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then for the paper.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading It is good, however, for a terse, forcible style.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is good, however, for a terse, forcible style.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is good, however, for a terse, forcible style.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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in order that something should not happen
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
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the force of workers available
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
a brief written record
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The luxurious, expensive, small-sized cream-laid note is best, since it makes your essay choice and compact; and, failing that, ripped envelopes and the backs of bills.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Then for the paper.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
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ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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small-sized
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is good, however, for a terse, forcible style.
carry out
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading It is good, however, for a terse, forcible style.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then for the paper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then for the paper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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whosoever
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
produce a literary work
From this reading Some men love ruled paper, because they can write athwart the lines, and some take the fly-leaves of their friends' books.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But whosoever writes on cheap sermon paper full of hairs should write far away from the woman he loves, lest he offend her ears.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The luxurious, expensive, small-sized cream-laid note is best, since it makes your essay choice and compact; and, failing that, ripped envelopes and the backs of bills.
