used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
in actual fact
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
for the reason that
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
Beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
bothersomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərsəm/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
BrutusnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a young person of either sex
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
childlessadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldləs/
without offspring
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
city-bredadjective
being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
dearly loved
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
Dr
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From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
failure-lives
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From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a young female
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
the act of departing
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
gravelled
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From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
hand-rails
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From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
Kipling's
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From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the force of workers available
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
Mowgli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
easily agitated
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
a course of conduct
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
with speed
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
sightseersnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːərz/
plural of “sightseer” — a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
signpostsnounUS /ˈsaɪnpoʊsts/
plural of “signpost” — a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
staterooms
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From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
the rays of the sun
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
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 On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _"One can miss the best happiness of marriage because one travels through it in kid gloves, Pullman cars, first-class staterooms, and grand hotels.
tree-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sometimes he lost the effect of half the best acting in his amusement at watching her, like a child actually living for the moment in the drama going on before her.
(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 On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
at the time that
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading On the other hand, one may know marriage as Kipling's Mowgli knew the forest, because he travelled as well in the tree-tops as on the springy ground._"--_Dr. Richard Cabot, in "What Men Live By."_ With "Dear Brutus" there was the usual surprised delight when the curtain rose, at the birds and sunshine in the English garden, the piquant fascination of the dwarf magician, then the unfolding of the tragedy of the failure-lives begging a second chance, and the whimsical fairy tale of the enchanted garden--the land of "Might Have Been."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rich, city-bred, voluntarily childless, one can mince through marriage as sightseers promenade in a forest on a gravelled path with hand-rails, signposts, and seats.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Billy was accustomed to the impulsive touch of a hand on his sleeve, at the high spots in plays, not a nervous, bothersome little hand, but a warm electric contact as quickly withdrawn while the girl kept her eyes fast on the stage.
