used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
autographedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːtəɡræft/
bearing an autograph
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
a youthful male person
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
ten 10s
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
engage in
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
mitigationnounUS /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
not any; not one
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
express in words
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
express a supposition
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
treaclenoun
a pale cane syrup
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _consists of two hundred and fifty numbered sets, autographed by the author, and that the number of this set is_ ......
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading This, I should suppose, must make them unhappy.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
which person or people
From this reading Those who read no books but new ones have this much to say for themselves in mitigation of censure: they do not read all the new ones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They can not; with the utmost diligence and devotion—never weary in ill doing—they can not hope to get through one in a hundred.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They probably feel as a small boy of limited capacity would in a country with all the springs running treacle and all the trees loaded with preserved fruits.
