used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
dearly loved
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
a social unit living together
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
a young female
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
joltsnounUS /dʒoʊlts/
plural of “jolt” — a sudden jarring impact
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
a female domestic
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
not any; not one
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
radiateverbUS /ˈreɪdiət/
send out rays or waves
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading If it be favorable, one may look for smooth riding; if unfavorable, one must expect jolts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a pity that there is no prettier term to bestow upon a girl bachelor of any age than Old Maid.
precisely as stated
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
which person or people
From this reading "_Some ships reach happy ports that are not steered_" This book is dedicated very fondly to my beloved family, who, in their anxiety to render me material assistance, have offered me such diverse opinions as to its merit that their criticisms radiate from me in as many directions as there are spokes to a wheel.
belonging to which person
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nevertheless, thus must it appear before the public, whose opinion will be the tire which shall enable my wheel to revolve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This leaves the distraught hub with no opinion of its own, and with flaring, ragged edges.
