used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
at any time
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
not any; not one
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
on one occasion
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
term of address for a man
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
express in words
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
Twain'snounUS /tweɪnz/
possessive form of “twain” — two items of the same kind
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mark Twain's interest was once aroused by the following:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
which person or people
From this reading Every time my glance rests on the books I do regret having read them, and do not hesitate to tell you so to your face, and care not who may know my feelings.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
a late time of life
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
but in spite of that
From this reading You, who must be kept busy attending to your correspondence, will probably pay little or no attention to this small fraction of it, yet my reasons, I believe, are sound and are probably shared by more people than you are aware of.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is nothing unusual, of course, but I presume it will seem to you unusual for any one to keep books constantly in sight which the owner regrets ever having read.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR SIR,--I have had more or less of your works on my shelves for years, and believe I have practically a complete set now.
