speak to
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
any thing at all
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
digressionsnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “digression” — a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
don't
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From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
else
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From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
at any time
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
the act of departing
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
illogicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
lacking in correct logical relation
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
engage in
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
not any; not one
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
To recall to mind.
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that always disturbed my temper, and has ever since.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think I ever got angry at anything else in my life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
hard to endure
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the act of using
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can remember going to my little bedroom, after hearing the neighbors talk of an evening with my father, and spending no small part of the night walking up and down, trying to make out what was the exact meaning of their, to me, dark sayings."
the words that are spoken
From this reading In this first address we find no loose use of words.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The character of the address does not of course admit of ornament or figurative language, but any subject, however simple, admits of digressions and mental excursions by the illogical and careless writer.
