Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

(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 HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

a state of melancholy depression

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

principles from which other truths can be derived

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

full of hope

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

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 He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

incorrect pronunciation

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

occurring from time to time

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

and nothing more

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

a person disposed to take a favorable view of things

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the manner in which someone utters a word

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

with speed

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

a state or condition free from damage or decay

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He and David quickly became comrades; and many an hour they sat in the room behind the office talking of life, of philosophy, of books.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading David was surprised to find that Rogers, for all his occasional bitter flashes, was an optimist.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

during the time that

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the words that are spoken

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He often marvelled how Rogers had retained this hopefulness for the world's future; he could explain it only by a great natural soundness in the man.

a late time of life

From this reading David now learned that Rogers had done a large part of his really wide reading while in prison; and he now understood Rogers's frequent mispronunciation--Rogers had acquired his less common words entirely from reading, and never having heard them spoken, and lacking such fundamentals of education as rules of pronunciation, he had for fifteen years been pronouncing his new words as seemed to him proper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOPE AND DEJECTION A week or two later Rogers cut out all qualifying words and said from his heart, "I'm glad you know!"