used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Is this a title?
in actual fact
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
for the reason that
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
ForewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Is this a title?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
not any; not one
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
any competition
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
express in words
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
and nothing more
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
plural of “story” — 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 It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
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 For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Is this a title?
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Is this a title?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For the benefit of the curious, I may say that many of the incidents in these tales are true and many of the characters and places mentioned actually exist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
which person or people
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is the name of a writer of negro stories, who has made himself so completely the writer of negro stories that this second book, like the first, needs no title._ Foreword.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The stories in this volume were written simply because of my interest in the stories themselves and because of a whimsical fondness for the people of that Race to whom God has given two supreme gifts,--Music and Laughter.
