adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
ALWAYSadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
long-sight
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From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
non-existent
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From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
short-sighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On this head of exaggeration I have a positive experience, more curious than the speculation I have just set down.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading It is this: I have never touched a character precisely from the life, but some counterpart of that character has incredulously asked me: “Now really, did I ever really, see one like it?”
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is exaggeration to one class of minds and perceptions, is plain truth to another.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which is commonly called a long-sight, perceives in a prospect innumerable features and bearings non-existent to a short-sighted person.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I sometimes ask myself whether there may occasionally be a difference of this kind between some writers and some readers; whether it is ALWAYS the writer who colours highly, or whether it is now and then the reader whose eye for colour is a little dull?
