adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
acquirements
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From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
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 How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
avoidsverbUS /əˈvɔɪdz/
third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
conceives
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From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
dulness
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From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
hoardsnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “hoard” — a secret store of valuables or money
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
How
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From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading One of the principal causes of our renowned dulness in conversation is our extreme intellectual jealousy.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must be admitted that in this respect authors, but especially poets, bear the palm.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
unbuttonverbUS /ənˈbʌtən/
undo the buttons of
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
unmaskverbUS /ənˈmæsk/
reveal the true nature of
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, if a man has by any chance what he conceives an original idea, he hoards it as if it were old gold; and rather avoids the subject with which he is most conversant, from fear that you may appropriate his best thoughts.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are few things in life more interesting than an unrestrained interchange of ideas with a congenial spirit, and there are few things more rare.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How very seldom do you encounter in the world a man of great abilities, acquirements, experience, who will unmask his mind, unbutton his brains, and pour forth in careless and picturesque phrase all the results of his studies and observation; his knowledge of men, books, and nature.
