used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
(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 Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
subject to appointment
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
for the reason that
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
see with attention
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
BREECHESnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading THE PLUSH BREECHES TRAGEDY.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
Corn-Law
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From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
and nothing more
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
PLUSHadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading THE PLUSH BREECHES TRAGEDY.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The people's press had been hitherto praising and petting me lovingly enough.
PurgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
RhymernounUS /ˈraɪmər/
a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses (usually used as terms of contempt for minor or inferior poets)
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
SuicidesnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪdz/
plural of “suicide” — the act of killing yourself
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLUSH BREECHES TRAGEDY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE PLUSH BREECHES TRAGEDY.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
at the time that
From this reading My triumph had received a cruel check enough when just at its height, and more were appointed to follow.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Behold! some two days after, another--all the more bitter, because my conscience whispered that it was not altogether undeserved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had been classed (and heaven knows that the comparison was dearer to me than all the applause of the wealthy) with the Corn-Law Rhymer, and the author of the "Purgatory of Suicides."
