aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
Baillie
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From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
Ellen
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From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
how
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From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
Joanna
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From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
and nothing more
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
pliantadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪənt/
capable of being influenced or formed
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
show unwillingness towards
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
express the need or desire for
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
be dressed in
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as Miss Arnold and I were alone, she renewed the subject of the masked ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'No, I am not quite so pliant,' answered I, somewhat piqued; 'but after the footing upon which Miss Mortimer put her request, I do not see how I could refuse it.'
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
but in spite of that
From this reading _Yet still thy good and amiable gifts The sober dignity of virtue wear not._ Joanna Baillie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That old woman really winds you about just as she pleases.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Well, Ellen!' cried she, 'I protest, I never was so much astonished as at your simplicity in returning those tickets.
