adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
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 Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
HardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
MULBERRYnounUS /ˈmʌlberi/
any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
proofreaders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
ROOSEVELTnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
STREET'SnounUS /striːts/
possessive form of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ROOSEVELT COMES----MULBERRY STREET'S GOLDEN AGE See now how things fall out.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The light comes as we work toward it.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So then I was mistaken, as I have been often before, and owe him the confession.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hardly had I sent the chapter to the printer in which I posted proofreaders as enemies of mankind when here comes the proof of the previous one with a cordial note of thanks from this particular enemy "for the inspiration" he found in it.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The light comes as we work toward it.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Good land! what are we that we should think ourselves always right, or, lest we do wrong, sit idle all our lives waiting for light?
