70
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From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
in the past
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY MARK TWAIN.
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
DXCVIII
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No. DXCVIII.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
garneredverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnərd/
past form of “garner” — acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
the act of departing
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading BY MARK TWAIN.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
not any; not one
From this reading No. DXCVIII.
a brief written record
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
PREFATORYadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
quarter-million
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
TWAINnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading BY MARK TWAIN.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his original intention to permit no publication of his memoirs until after his death; but, after leaving "Pier No. 70," he concluded that a considerable portion might now suitably be given to the public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
produce a literary work
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is that portion, garnered from the quarter-million of words already written, which will appear in this REVIEW during the coming year.
a late time of life
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.--Mr. Clemens began to write his autobiography many years ago, and he continues to add to it day by day.
