used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
without doubt or question
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
a boy or man
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
not in action or at work
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
JinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound
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a room where books are kept
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
engage in
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
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 It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
meritoriousadjectiveUS /ˌmerəˈtɔːriəs/
deserving reward or praise
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It has been my privilege to read many of these selections in manuscript, and some of them have already seen the light of day in print.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have frankly encouraged him to make up the present collection and give his fellow civil servants an opportunity to have it in library form.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He may have been influenced in a positive way by this advice, and to that extent I find an excuse for adding my commendation now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Walters has invited me to write a few prefatory lines to his volume of “Civil Service Jingles and Other Things”, and I cheerfully comply, although it may be at the risk of doing harm to his really meritorious enterprise.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I really like these aptly named “Jingles”, which have clearly been written more for the idle hour than the study.
