used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
(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 What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
consumesverbUS /kənˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
increase twofold
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
absolutely essential
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
participate in games or sport
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
a special situation
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON DOING ONE THING AT A TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He reads at the table, and, in consequence, keeps the table waiting for him to finish his meal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By attempting to read or play while dressing, he consumes double the time that is necessary.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He turns his work into play, and thus his work is slighted, and frequently left half done.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading What is worth doing at all, is worth the undivided attention; but John can never be satisfied to do but one thing at a time.
