used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
matters of personal concern
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
cavilnoun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
EvangelistnounUS /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
opinion or judgment
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
Hooper
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From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
jibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “jibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
Karl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
not any; not one
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
and nothing more
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
others
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From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
scoffverbUS /skɔːf/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
sensationalismnounUS /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
express a supposition
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
utterers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are those who have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and who shall give them the additional senses the lack of which was thus deplored by the Evangelist Mark?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.
which person or people
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN I suppose there are some supercilious mortals who will cavil at what they may be pleased to term the sensationalism of those doings in the London opera house and the Italian villa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for the others, the utterers of jibes, I have no such logical hammer with which to pound them to a jelly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Well, to the one set of critics, I can only reply that Karl did not die--in fact, if they turn back to the opening lines of this history, they will find his future career, a peaceful life blessed by an enchanted matrimony, set forth in the clearest words at my command.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There will surely be others ready to scoff at the fine rage into which Hooper and I worked ourselves in order to arrange the somewhat involved love affairs of a friend.