the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
a youthful male person
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
Farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
MAYDAYnounUS /ˈmeɪdeɪ/
an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
From this reading MAYDAY WITH THE MUSES.
MUSESnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading MAYDAY WITH THE MUSES.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
Prefaces
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From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
RuraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
express in words
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
express a supposition
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of the Farmer's Boy, Rural Tales, &c.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAYDAY WITH THE MUSES.
a special situation
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
in or at the place that
From this reading I am of opinion that Prefaces are very useless things in cases like the present, where the Author must talk of himself, with little amusement to his readers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I have hesitated whether I should say any thing or nothing; but as it is the fashion to say something, I suppose I must comply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAYDAY WITH THE MUSES.
