used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
(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 At first all seemed to go well enough.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the two together, not just one
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
civilities
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From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
Colis
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From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
not accessible to view
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
immediately past
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
Melinza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
not one, and not any
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
profuseadjectiveUS /prəˈfjuːs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 'Twas a strange meal; the memory of it is like a picture stamped upon my brain.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first all seemed to go well enough.
twas
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From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
twenty-secondadjective
coming next after the twenty-first in position
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
(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 At first all seemed to go well enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One night ('twas the twenty-second of June, and the weather was sultry and oppressive; the sea held its breath, and the round moon burned hot in the hazy sky) the evening meal was served in the little courtyard of the Governor's house, and both Mr. Rivers and Melinza were our guests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading This was not the first occasion on which we had all broken bread at the same board; but there was now an air of mockery in the civilities of Melinza,--he passed the salt to my betrothed with a glance of veiled hostility, and pledged him in a glass of wine with a smile that ill concealed the angry curl of his sullen red lip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
wordyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrdi/
using or containing too many words
From this reading The Governor's lady was fairly gracious to me; old Senor de Colis was profuse in his leering smiles and wordy compliments, none of which I could understand; I saw Mr. Rivers and Melinza from time to time, and they seemed upon good terms with each other: but I did not believe this state of affairs could last,--and I was right in my fears.
