definition of
kind

[1] #1 kind n. [sort, form, variety] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?". wn

[2] #2 kind a. having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter". wn

[3] #3 kind s. [genial] agreeable, conducive to comfort; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"; "the genial sunshine";"hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet". wn

[4] #4 kind s. [tolerant] tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke". wn