used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
anew
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
in the past
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
corrugating
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From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
the specified day of the month
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
deceives
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From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
dressing-room
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From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
at any time
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
halenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
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 “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
engage in
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
O'CLOCKadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
octogenariannounUS /ˌɑːktədʒɪˈneriən/
someone whose age is in the eighties
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
specifyverbUS /ˈspesəfaɪ/
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
STABLESnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
express a supposition
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “If I had my time to come over again,” I heard a hale octogenarian declare not long ago, “I should make _one_ alteration.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
unpropitiousadjective
not propitious
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
well-remembered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FOUR O’CLOCK, STABLES I SHOULD be sorry for my reader to suppose that John Standish Sawyer was what is termed “a susceptible man.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
which person or people
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
belonging to which person
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading On the contrary, since his well-remembered rejection by Miss Mexico, an event of which it is unnecessary to specify the date, he had steeled himself resolutely against the fair, and devoted his energies, if possible, more exclusively than ever to the worship of Diana.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading Cold as she is at times, and rigorous as are her icy frowns, corrugating that beaming face into unpropitious wrinkles, at least she is a mistress who never deceives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The thermometer at your dressing-room window tells you exactly the humour in which you will find her, and we do not hear the old, whose season of enjoyment has passed away, regretting the hours and days they have spent in her service.
