used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
carefully weighed
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
someone who is a detective
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
Elton
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From this reading Elton Manor.
to come or go into
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
Esdaile
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From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
Eton
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From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
and nothing more
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Elton Manor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
PendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
Seaton
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From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Love," she said, "is just a game That does for summer weather!"
WeighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading "Love," he answered, "is a flame Putting lesser lights to shame: Making wealth and rank and fame Weigh lighter than a feather!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
at the time that
From this reading When Paul Seaton and Dick Esdaile were respectively twenty-six and thirteen, the former was offered the post of editor to the new magazine, _The Pendulum_, and the latter was considered fit to enter Eton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sure," she cried, "we mean the same; Love is but a fancy name For you and me together."
