1923
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From this reading E. M. D. _August, 1923._ Messalina of the Suburbs
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading E. M. D. _August, 1923._ Messalina of the Suburbs
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading E. M. D. _August, 1923._ Messalina of the Suburbs
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
DELAFIELD
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From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
dissectionnounUS /daɪˈsekʃən/
cutting so as to separate into pieces
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
Elsie
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From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
etc
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From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
and nothing more
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
Messalina
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From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
and nothing more
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
OptimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
Palmer'snounUS /ˈpɑːmərz/
possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
a human being
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
reconstructverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
reassemble mentally
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
ReversionnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/
(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
SuburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
TensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Messalina of the Suburbs_ :: :: _By E. M. DELAFIELD_ ::
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading _Author of “Tension,” “The Optimist,” “A Reversion to Type,” etc._ M. P. P.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
in or at the place that
From this reading These things are never “bolts from the blue” in reality, but merely sensational accessories to the real issue, which lies on that more subtle plane of thought where only personalities are deserving of dissection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading For what it is worth, I offer you an impression of Elsie Palmer’s personality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We have so often agreed that causes are more interesting than the most dramatic results, that I feel you are the right person to receive the dedication of my story about Elsie Palmer, in which I have tried to reconstruct the psychological developments that led, by inexorable degrees, to the catastrophe of murder.
