Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

(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 So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

having made preparations

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

take in solid food

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

one or the other of two

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

divisible by two

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

be the source of pain

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

not injurious to physical or mental health

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

a special way of doing something

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

engage in

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

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 _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

not any; not one

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

and nothing more

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

select carefully from a group

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

a person who receives something

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

express in words

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

express in words

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

in the direction of

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

up to a particular time

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

(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 It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.

during the time that

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

which person or people

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading So now that my publisher has thought it worth while to get out an illustrated edition of this unpretentious record of pleasant (though rainy) days in Ireland, it is my pleasure to say to all who may be about to pick it up, "Don't be afraid of it--it won't hurt you.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "Cheerful Americans," "A Bath in an English Tub," "A Holiday Touch," "The Knack of It," "Little Maude's Mamma," Etc., Etc.,_ _With many illustrations from photographs by the Author._ Now, my readers may not care for a preface, but as a writer I do not feel that a book is completed until the author has said a word or two.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written by a Protestant, but while he was in Ireland his only thought was that God was good to give him such a pleasant time and to make people so well disposed toward him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You don't hand a man a glass of wine or even an innocuous apple in silence: you say, "Here's looking at you," or, "Have an apple?" and the recipient says, "Thanks, I don't care if I do," or, "Thanks, I don't eat apples."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading In either case you have done what you expected of yourself, and that, let me tell you, is no small satisfaction.