used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
amorousnessnoun
a feeling of love or fondness
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
begrudgeverbUS /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
be envious of; set one's heart on
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
begrudges
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From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
ceramicsnounUS /sərˈæmɪks/
the art of making and decorating pottery
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Always I close doors softly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Always I close doors softly.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
gartersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrtərz/
plural of “garter” — a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
IbsennounUS /ˈɪbsən/
realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
engage in
From this reading I make no noise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
make reference to
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
not any; not one
From this reading I make no noise.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I make no noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
with low volume
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --One kind of man I impatiently scorn is the kind that looks bored if I mention Ibsen or ceramics or Aztec civilization but is interested instantly, alertly if I mention my garters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading --Always I come up a stairway softly.
which person or people
From this reading Equally I abhor the type that begrudges me my own private phases of amorousness: not those who condemn me for them: not those who dislike them in me: not those who deplore them: but who _begrudge_ me them.
