used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "_Think it over, dear B--!
for the reason that
From this reading Byron despised the race because he despised himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Byron despised the race because he despised himself.
dearly loved
From this reading "_Think it over, dear B--!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Byron despised the race because he despised himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Byron despised the race because he despised himself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Think it over, dear B--!
immediately past
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
the literary culture
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
MarginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/
at or constituting a border or edge
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
and nothing more
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
not any; not one
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
a brief written record
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "_Think it over, dear B--!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
any competition
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "_Think it over, dear B--!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man's gifts are_ _not a property: they are a duty."_ TO E.S.B.
TwainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
Twain'snounUS /tweɪnz/
possessive form of “twain” — two items of the same kind
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a man sees in the human race is merely himself in the deep and honest privacy of his own heart.
which person or people
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
a late time of life
From this reading I feel as Byron did, and for the same reason."--_Marginal note in one of Mark Twain's books._ To those who are interested in American life and letters there has been no question of greater significance, during the last few years, than the pessimism of Mark Twain.
