used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
cavilnoun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
being joined in close association
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
the specified day of the month
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
downsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
yet to be or coming
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
how
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From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
the literary culture
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
not any; not one
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
a full supply
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
cut with a saw
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
express in words
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
upsverbUS /ʌps/
third-person singular of “up” — raise
From this reading As I have said, the first notice appeared in a leading daily paper, a full column, in which I saw myself described, a rough sketch of the ups and downs of my life, in short telling sentences, with quotations from my work.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing how rough and unequal the work was, and that critics could find--if so inclined--plenty to justify extreme severity, has undeceived me as to my former unreasonable opinion, that critics were more prone to cavil than to praise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
which person or people
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUCCESS However much cause I may have at some future date to complain of severe criticism, I have certainly no complaint up to the present against any connected with the making of books.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some half a dozen lines of work were submitted to publishers, and three times I received letters with a view to publication, which, of course, failed through the want of friends to assist me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would like it to be understood that I say this without bidding for any future indulgence; for I am thankful to any man who will show me my faults, and am always open to advice.
