used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
in addition
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
Chimneysmoke
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From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
chordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
CubesnounUS /kjuːbz/
plural of “cube” — a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
Digby
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essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
Kenelm
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From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
something that is lost
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
Morley's
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From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
Parson's
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From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
with speed
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
quotableadjectiveUS /ˈkwoʊtəbəl/
able or fit to be repeated or quoted
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
and nothing more
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
term of address for a man
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
moving very fast
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morley’s new book of essays, _The Powder of Sympathy_, shows the man changed and changing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This book has an inspiring and inspiriting essay for preface--one far too quotable; I must resist it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
underlain
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From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
not known
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
in or at the place that
From this reading The new book of poems, _Parson’s Pleasure_, shows that where there was so much _Chimneysmoke_ a fire burns also.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the satire in “The Story of Ginger Cubes” is not less complete or sharp for being throughout good-natured; and in his piece on “The Unknown Citizen” Morley seems to me to strike a single magnificent chord in which satire and humour are simply notes underlain by the deep bass of pathos and truth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be impossible to detect any loss of humour or cheerfulness in such papers as those on Sir Kenelm Digby or the Morley automobile, Dame Quickly (to be succeeded some day by the more impressive Dean Swift).
