used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
(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 "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
censoriousadjective
harshly critical or expressing censure
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
dearly loved
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
don't
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From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
the act of giving
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
insinuatinglyadverb
in an insinuating manner
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
engage in
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
mortifyingadjective
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
on one occasion
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
and nothing more
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
determined
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
express in words
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It is so mortifying to have such reports in circulation," said Mrs. Wentworth, her colour becoming more and more heightened and her voice more tremulous.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I know all that, my dear Mrs. Wentworth," replied Miss Hart, insinuatingly, "and so I told them; but how little can a heartless and censorious world judge of the feelings of the refined and the sensitive!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I were you, I would invite a large party and make it as brilliant as possible, and be myself as gay as possible, and then that will be giving the lie at once to their innuendoes."
but in spite of that
From this reading "I don't care what they say at all, and yet I am half resolved to follow your advice, if it were only to vex them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seems to be a general impression that you fear your husband more than you love him, and that this fear keeps you in a kind of bondage to his will.
