AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
affectations
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From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters of Mark Twain are peculiarly of the revealing sort.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The letters of Mark Twain are peculiarly of the revealing sort.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The letters of Mark Twain are peculiarly of the revealing sort.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The letters of Mark Twain are peculiarly of the revealing sort.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
TwainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading By Mark Twain Nowhere is the human being more truly revealed than in his letters.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a man of few restraints and of no affectations.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A collection of such documents, written by one whose life has become of interest to mankind at large, has a value quite aside from literature, in that it reflects in some degree at least the soul of the writer.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Not in literary letters--prepared with care, and the thought of possible publication--but in those letters wrought out of the press of circumstances, and with no idea of print in mind.
