used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
any thing at all
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Text emphasis denoted as _Italics_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
cannot
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From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Text emphasis denoted as _Italics_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading Text emphasis denoted as _Italics_.
EveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
ItalicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text emphasis denoted as _Italics_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
on one occasion
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
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 Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
Teacups
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From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text emphasis denoted as _Italics_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
be dressed in
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
Wendell
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From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, in "Over the Teacups," says of the story "Eyes and No Eyes":-- "I have never seen anything of the kind half so good.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading For myself I am always grateful to the writer of it for calling my attention to common things."
but in spite of that
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I advise you, if you are a child anywhere under forty-five, and do not yet wear glasses, to send at once for "Evenings at Home," and read that story.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading PREFACE Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them.
