1920
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From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
anew
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
in addition
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
a cherished desire
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
assistant-editor
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From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
Bladys
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From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
dearly loved
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
demobilizedverbUS /dɪˈmoʊbəlaɪzd/
past form of “demobilize” — release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
essayistnounUS /ˈeseɪɪst/
a writer of literary works
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
at any time
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
fortnightsnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪts/
plural of “fortnight” — a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
yet to be or coming
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
I've
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From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
ironicadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
and nothing more
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
immediately past
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
engage in
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
mordantly
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From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
as might be expected
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
not any; not one
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
NOYESnounUS /nɔɪz/
English poet (1880-1958)
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
on one occasion
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
PassesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
Pim
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From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
literature in metrical form
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
in the near future
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
quaintlyadverbUS /ˈkweɪntli/
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
tacticaladjectiveUS /ˈtæktɪkəl/
of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
look attentively
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
(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 ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
at the time that
From this reading When he was demobilized, his old post of assistant-editor of _Punch_ was waiting for him, but he had formed other plans for his future during the war, and arranged not to go back.
which person or people
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
won't
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From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was crowned with eulogy by leading critics who, naturally, could not foresee that he would also win the applause of the multitude or, no doubt, they would have been more careful.
the act of creating written works
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He did not just then intend to abandon the light essay, and in “If I may” (1920) his hand for it is as cunning as ever; but the theater had got into his blood, his ambition was taking higher flights, and “Mr. Pim Passes By” (he wrote it also into a novel as quaintly humorous and sentimental as the play) and the mordantly ironic “Truth About Bladys” soared at once and almost simultaneously to such heights of popularity that if the dramatist has not presently absorbed the essayist altogether, it won’t be for want of an excellent excuse.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading “It is the day that I watch for yearly, Never before has it come so late; But now I’ve only a month--no, merely A couple of fortnights left to wait; And then (to make the matter plain) I hold--at last!--a bat again: Dear Hobbs! the weeks this summer--think! the _weeks_ I’ve lived in vain.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ALFRED NOYES Early in his career, being rash as well as young, Alfred Noyes made the tactical mistake of writing poetry that became popular.
