used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
benumbverb
make numb or insensitive
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
don't
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From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading --EMERSON.
divisible by two
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
Gresley
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From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
Hester
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From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
lesson-for-the-day
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From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The public must be pandered to.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
come into possession of
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
panderedverbUS /ˈpændərd/
past form of “pander” — yield (to); give satisfaction to
From this reading The public must be pandered to.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public must be pandered to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
express in words
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading And even if I had I am afraid I should not be willing to sell my soul to obtain popularity, for that is what it comes to in these days.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Wonderful power to benumb possesses this brother.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Of course, Hester," said Mr. Gresley, leading the way to his study and speaking in his lesson-for-the-day voice, "I don't pretend to write"--("They always say that," thought Hester)--"I have not sufficient leisure to devote to the subject to insure becoming a successful author.
