1921
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From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
(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 In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
appraiseverbUS /əˈpreɪz/
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
cohesionnounUS /koʊˈhiːʒən/
the state of cohering or sticking together
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
CORNELIA
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From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
not any; not one
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
others
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From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
go across or through
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
by chance
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
express in speech
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Published September, 1921 _To CORNELIA_ _FOREWORD_ My right to speak for the man in the street, the average American, is, I am aware, open to serious question.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
unrelatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/
lacking a logical or causal relation
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I offer no apology for the apparent unrelated character of the subjects herein discussed, for to my mind the volume has a certain cohesion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The point is, of course, one about which I am not entitled to an opinion.
which person or people
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In that part of America with which I am most familiar, literature, politics, religion, and the changing social scene are all of a piece.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Possibly there are amiable persons who, if urged to pass judgment, would appraise me a trifle higher than the average; others, I am painfully aware, would rate me much lower.
