used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
(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 Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
inhabitsverbUS /ɪnˈhæbəts/
third-person singular of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
Irishmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
engage in
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
nationalismnounUS /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
and nothing more
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
plural of “tale” — 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 The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
in the direction of
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
except if; if not
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
at the time that
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Birth in Ireland gave me a bias towards Irish nationalism, while the spirit which inhabits my body told me the politics of eternity ought to be my only concern, and that all other races equally with my own were children of the Great King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have not been able to make up a book with only one theme.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading My conscience would not let me have peace unless I worked with other Irishmen at the reconstruction of Irish life.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading My temperament would only allow me to be happy when I was working at art.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
a late time of life
From this reading The publishers of this book thought that a volume of articles and tales written by me during the past twenty-five years would have interest enough to justify publication, and asked me to make a selection.
