used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
Annie
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From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
any thing at all
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
auribus
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From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
BRACY
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From this reading OF ONE THOMAS BRACY.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
put on clothes
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
essnounUS /es/
plural of “es” — a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
exaltsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlts/
third-person singular of “exalt” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
favete
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From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
let have
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
linguis
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From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
hear with intention
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
là
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From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
social deportment
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
not any; not one
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF ONE THOMAS BRACY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OF ONE THOMAS BRACY.
and nothing more
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
pre-eminence
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From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading OF ONE THOMAS BRACY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
the act of using
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
at the time that
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Annie Grant introduced herself to Rose with that easy courtesy which adds so great a charm to the manners of a perfectly well-bred woman, and Rose, as she gazed on her, thought she had never beheld anything so lovely before.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Were woman’s looks,” and to prove that “follies” were not _all_ they taught me--for this I assert and am prepared to maintain, that good taste in dress is not in itself a folly, and only becomes so when the mind of a fool (or fool-_ess_ as the case may be) exalts it to an undue pre-eminence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was dressed in--_Halt là!_ attention, young ladies!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _favete_--no, _not linguis_; in the amiability of your natures you are always ready enough to do that---_favete auribus_, listen and learn; for I myself, the chronicler of this veritable history, am about to vindicate the good use I made of those halcyon days when “My only books
