used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading This good-natured "chaff" afforded me great amusement.
(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 They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading This good-natured "chaff" afforded me great amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading This good-natured "chaff" afforded me great amusement.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
divisible by two
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
facetiousadjectiveUS /fəˈsiːʃəs/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
gesticulations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This good-natured "chaff" afforded me great amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
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 I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
not any; not one
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
obliqueadjectiveUS /əˈbliːk/
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
on one occasion
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
any competition
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
salutations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
TartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They made my salutations, my gesticulations, my gait, and above all my mode of viewing things in general, an object of their mirth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I formed no exception to the rule in this particular; the change in my behaviour was the theme of many facetious remarks from my European friends, and drew upon me more than once their good-natured sallies.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many went so far as to insist upon my having been transformed into a Tartar, to my very features; saying that even my eyes had assumed the oblique shape peculiar to that race.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It in no wise interfered with the extreme pleasure I felt in being restored to European society.
