used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
calumniators
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From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
CONDESCENSIONnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
approval
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
dearly loved
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
let have
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
an established custom
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
IdlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
scandalousadjectiveUS /ˈskændələs/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
term of address for a man
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
smokernounUS /ˈsmoʊkər/
a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
unprejudicedadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have refused, however, to credit these scandalous reflections upon your character, and I hope that you will refute them and cause the utter confusion of your calumniators, as well as help enlighten an ignorant and misguided people, by printing this communication in full.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Even in a writer of acknowledged excellence this dictatorial style is a blemish, and, moreover, it is an impertinence.
WRITERSnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ON A CERTAIN CONDESCENSION IN FASHION WRITERS _To the Editor of The Idler._ DEAR SIR: Some writers have an unhappy faculty of adopting a superior tone which is very offensive to most readers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I have been told, Sir, that you are, yourself, a victim of this evil habit of tobacco using, and I have been warned that you will refuse, with the infatuation of a confirmed smoker, to grant me space in your publication for these honest and unprejudiced expressions of opinion upon this subject.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading I am, Sir, very truly yours, B. Z. BODY.
