used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
GOLDSMITHnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
and nothing more
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
local-colour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
not any; not one
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
and nothing more
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
OWNEDadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
pease-porridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
REREADverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
express in words
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading JUST how far books and reading are questions of taste, or should be looked on as questions of taste merely, is passing hard to say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOOKS TO BE OWNED, TO BE READ, AND TO BE REREAD "The first time I read an excellent book, it is to me just as if I had gained a new friend.
urchinsnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃənz/
plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
be dressed in
From this reading That there are prevailing fashions, local-colour variations, and a few more or less permanent models is noticeable to such a degree that an observer might conclude motley to be the only wear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The readers seem to be no more able to agree in what they like than did the urchins over the pease-porridge in the nursery rhyme:
at the time that
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I read a book I have perused before, it resembles the meeting with an old one."--GOLDSMITH.
