adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has not proved so.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
pleasantest
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From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading It has not proved so.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has not proved so.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
Tonson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading I felt that I was a late comer in the midst of a crowd of ardent and eager candidates for public attention, that I had already had my day, and that if, like the unfortunate Frenchman we used read about, I had “come again,” I ought not to surprised if I received the welcome of “Monsieur Tonson.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My old readers have come forward in the pleasantest possible way and assured me that they were glad to see me again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The kind way in which this series of papers has been received has been a pleasure greater than I dared to anticipate.
