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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Other Fragments in Prose and Verse London Duckworth and Co. 3 Henrietta Street, W.C.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
Duckworth
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From this reading And Other Fragments in Prose and Verse London Duckworth and Co. 3 Henrietta Street, W.C.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
FragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
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giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
Henrietta
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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
ImpressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Other Fragments in Prose and Verse London Duckworth and Co. 3 Henrietta Street, W.C.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading For this reason its publication is justified.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
NotenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
Prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
ProsenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
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publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading For this reason its publication is justified.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason its publication is justified.
Roadmender
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From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading _Third Impression_ Prefatory Note THERE is need to ask indulgence for this little book, because at first sight it seems to possess no other unity than that of type and cover.
VersenounUS /vɜːrs/
literature in metrical form
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WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading And Other Fragments in Prose and Verse London Duckworth and Co. 3 Henrietta Street, W.C.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The papers, poems, and stories it contains have, with two exceptions, appeared elsewhere, most of them in ‘The Pilot,’ where the Roadmender found his first welcome and his literary home.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The root of its unity lies deeper, deeper even than any of subject or of method; it lies in the personal gift, the communication of heart to heart, which is the secret of charm in all the author’s work.
