used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
brought into existence
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
BowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
divisible by two
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
FairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
maskers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
a brief written record
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
bring forth or yield
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
puppetsnounUS /ˈpʌpəts/
plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
RING-DOVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RING-DOVE.
express in words
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
smirkingverbUS /ˈsmɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “smirk” — smile affectedly or derisively
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
soullessadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlləs/
lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING-DOVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
precisely as stated
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Bowing and smirking is the latest humbug, and even the mere soulless puppets, born of men’s brains, must smack of it, else they are voted untrue to life and nature.
look attentively
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
which person or people
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading To smile widely is the fashion with us nowadays, and it is very wonderful indeed to note the various methods of its accomplishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Fairyland can produce nothing so wonderful as the facility with which sundry mortals can extend their faces.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the human face be a mask (and who shall say it is not?) then what maskers promenade our streets with their masks set smiling—as one would set a watch or a clock!
