used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
(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 I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
editverbUS /ˈedət/
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/
a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
From this reading See http://www.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
on the contrary
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See http://www.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
express a supposition
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am advised to accept the editorial title in this connection, but it is the truth that the book has not been edited at all, in the ordinary acceptance of the term.
under normal conditions
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
which person or people
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is this: there are circumstances, sufficiently indicated I think in the text of the book and my own footnote thereto, which tended to prevent my performance of those offices for my friend's work which are usually expected of one who is said to edit.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be more fitting, I suppose, if a phrase were borrowed from the theatrical world, and this record of a man's life were said to be 'presented' rather than 'edited,' by me.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading On the contrary, it is out of respect for my friend's quality as a writer that I am moved to a word of explanation here.
wwwnoun
computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
From this reading See http://www.
