1887
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From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
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 I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
how
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From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As I have said, I did not study regularly during the early years of my education; nor did I read according to rule.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, books have meant so much more in my education than in that of others, that I shall go back to the time when I began to read.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading I have thus far sketched the events of my life, but I have not shown how much I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At first I had only a few books in raised print--"readers" for beginners, a collection of stories for children, and a book about the earth called "Our World."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I read my first connected story in May, 1887, when I was seven years old, and from that day to this I have devoured everything in the shape of a printed page that has come within the reach of my hungry finger tips.
