used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
baptismaladjectiveUS /bæpˈtɪzməl/
of or relating to baptism
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
contentiousadjectiveUS /kənˈtenʃəs/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
criss-cross
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From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
fontnounUS /fɑːnt/
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
set up or found
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
godfathersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðərz/
plural of “godfather” — any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
godmothersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðərz/
plural of “godmother” — any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
only a very short time before
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
humours
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From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
make reference to
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
a particular point in time
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
absolutely essential
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
Sentimentalistnoun
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
in the near future
From this reading It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
Sylvia
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From this reading It was Sylvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the present moment it has seemed hardly necessary to mention the name of the Sentimentalist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so distinctly a Sentimentalist that the appellation bestowed upon her by her godfathers and godmothers at the baptismal font always seemed superfluous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
(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 It was a name the Philosopher found objectionable as soon as he knew her well enough to display his contentious and “criss-cross” humours.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was quite a pretty name,--and in a subtle way suggested her nature and surroundings.
