used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
autographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
for the most part
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
DealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
divisible by two
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have had many homes, but I have had very little time to live in them!
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have had many homes, but I have had very little time to live in them!
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
the literary culture
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I have had many homes, but I have had very little time to live in them!
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 Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
not any; not one
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The letters, chiefly consisting of requests for my autograph, or appeals to my charity, have to be answered.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly I have had many friends outside the theater, but I have had very little time to see them.
at the time that
From this reading When I am not acting, the best part of my time is taken up by the most humdrum occupations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dealing with my correspondence, even with the help of a secretary, is no insignificant work.
