used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
airedadjectiveUS /erd/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
a line of approach
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
uttered without voice
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
cranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
criminalitynounUS /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/
the state of being a criminal
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
cynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
dearly loved
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
emanating from God
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
environmentsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
divisible by two
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
jestinglyadverb
in jest
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
millenniumnounUS /məˈleniəm/
a span of 1000 years
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
PasadenanounUS /ˌpæsəˈdiːnər/
a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
Sanderson
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From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I am told that the millennium has already begun in Pasadena, and that even now there are more sanctified cranks to the acre than in any town in America."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
UnconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
under normal conditions
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was impossible for me to resist my impulses as we dashed through the sunshine.
at the time that
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unconsciously I allowed sentiments to escape, which I usually restrained when in the society of the brilliant cynic by my side.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be absolved from every responsibility as I breathed with joy the vigorous, sedative air--a mingled freshness of May and October--had intoxicated my nerves.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seemed impossible that the most hardened wretch could be capable of criminality upon such a divine morning; and I enthusiastically aired my moral philosophy, much to the amusement of Mrs. Sanderson, who jestingly replied, as we turned from a long avenue into the principal business street of Pasadena--"As usual, my dear, you have caught entirely the local spirit of your environments.
