used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
(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 WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
ArcadiansnounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪdiənz/
plural of “arcadian” — an inhabitant of Arcadia
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
in a state of sleep
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
bachelorhoodnoun
the time of a man's life prior to marriage
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
not any; not one
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
and nothing more
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
make a painting
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
coated with paint
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
move upward
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
Scrymgeour
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From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
not often
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
smokersnounUS /ˈsmoʊkərz/
plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
not in physical motion
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading It is, I know, a common jest among smokers that such a promise as mine is seldom kept, and I allow that the Arcadians tempt me still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I smoke no more, and, indeed, though the scenes of my bachelorhood frequently rise before me in dreams, painted as Scrymgeour could not paint them, I am glad, when I wake up, that they are only dreams.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading WHEN MY WIFE IS ASLEEP AND ALL THE HOUSE IS STILL.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps the heading of this paper will deceive some readers into thinking that I smoke nowadays in camera.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But never shall it be said of me with truth that I have broken my word.
