Predilection means to have a partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference. For example: My best friend Suzie has a predilection for designer handbags.
put upon "Three wise men came bearing gifts." = carrying"Her bearing was as a ballet dancer." = deportment"He took his bearing from his pocket compass." = direction"The wheels contained twelve ball...
'Mean' in this context means 'average'. Thus, 'mean word length' means 'average word length'. This is the total number of letters in your piece of writing, divided by the total number of words.Here...