used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
indigenousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
originating where it is found
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
carry out
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If they choose to think so, they have a right to their opinion, and that opinion is fame.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading I value this reputation too highly not to take care of it.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
(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 Authors are vain people, and vanity as well as dignity is indigenous to a colony.
wire-draw
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From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Still a book should be perfect within itself, and intelligible without reference to other books.
produce a literary work
From this reading As I do not intend then to write often, I shall not wire-draw my subjects, for the mere purpose of filling my pages.
