used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A.B.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A.B.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
censoriousadjective
harshly critical or expressing censure
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
DEDICATESverbUS /ˈdedɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “dedicate” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
yet to be or coming
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
HERMANnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
PUPILSnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
express in words
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
SCHEFFAUER
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From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
STERLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
(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 What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What it seems well to say I have already said with sufficient clarity in the preface of another book, somewhat allied to this by that feature of its character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Some small part of this book being personally censorious, and in that part the names of real persons being used without their assent, it seems fit that a few words be said of the matter in sober prose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WITH PRIDE IN THEIR WORK, FAITH IN THEIR FUTURE AND AFFECTION FOR THEMSELVES, AN OLD WRITER DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO HIS YOUNG FRIENDS AND PUPILS, GEORGE STERLING AND HERMAN SCHEFFAUER.
