used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
anew
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
(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 "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
bedding-out
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From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
approval
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
dearly loved
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
at any time
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
grown-up
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From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
and nothing more
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
made-upadjective
having been paved
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
one's
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From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
re-extermination
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From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
Ribbon-gardening
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From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To discover one's own deliberate opinion upon a subject is not always easy--prophetic opinions one must refuse to offer.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
carry out
From this reading I take some credit to myself for having the courage of my moderation, since you obviously expect a more sweeping reply.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
from that place or that time
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
arousing affect
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The more I reflect upon it, the more I am convinced it is a comfortably compact confession of my faith on all matters decorative, and thence on the decoration of gardens.
Wasn't
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From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
(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 "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
at the time that
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The bedding-out system is in bad odour just now; and you ask, "Wasn't it hideous?" and "Wasn't it hateful?" and "Will it ever come into fashion again, to the re-extermination of the dear old-fashioned flowers which we are now slowly, and with pains, recalling from banishment?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "All is fine that is fit."_--Old Proverb._ DEAR LITTLE FRIEND, When, with the touching confidence of youth, that your elders have made-up as well as grown-up minds on all subjects, you asked my opinion on _Ribbon-gardening_, the above proverb came into my head, to the relief of its natural tendency to see an inconvenient number of sides to every question.
