used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
dearly loved
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
Bygood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
camphornoun
a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
at any time
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
apart from; not including
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
Flynt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
Johanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
Kitty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
a woman of refinement
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
engage in
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
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 THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
not any; not one
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
and nothing more
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
ProprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
Ross'snounUS /ˈrɑːsɪz/
possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
simpered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
TRIVIALadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She drives too fast; I go in fear of my life when we turn a corner; but except for that, it is an ideal arrangement."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
at the time that
From this reading A month later, when I came to make my annual visit in beloved Cyrus, things had "simpered down," as Mr. Mallow said.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE TRIVIAL ROUND These things and many more happened in the winter; in February, to be exact.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "My dear," said Madam Flynt (one's first visit was always to Madam Flynt, one's second to the Misses Bygood: it was a Propriety of Cyrus!)--"it is not only that we could not get along without Kitty: we have forgotten that we ever did get along without her.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The excitement of Kitty's arrival, followed by the nine days' wonder of Miss Johanna Ross's return, were--not forgotten, no indeed! but laid away in spiritual camphor, as it were, to be aired and shaken out from time to time.
