used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
(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 No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
for the reason that
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
ConenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
and nothing more
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
immediately past
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
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 Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
absolutely essential
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
not any; not one
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
plural of “story” — 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 No; life is full of beginnings, and stories can never, never, to all eternity, "conclude."
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 Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
carry out
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
a special situation
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
except if; if not
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have entitled this chapter "Conclusion," because it seems necessary to have the last chapter of a book named in that way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Because the "Pine Cone Stories" can have but just six volumes, of so many pages each, we must let the story go on without us.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But the author might as well have named it "Beginning," for there is no such thing in life as a "conclusion," unless, indeed (as Randolph, looking over my shoulder, and fresh from the classic shades of Cambridge, suggests), we take the literal meaning of the word, a "shutting together"--of the covers of this book!
