Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

a grouping of words in a sentence

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

dearly loved

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

the act of showing affection

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

agreeably diverting

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

divisible by two

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

not in a forthright manner

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

not friendly

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

someone who asks a question

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

(of tempo) slow

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

evil or harmful in nature or influence

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

a word or utterance of one syllable

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

not any; not one

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

an amount of time

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

provide with choice or abundant food or drink

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

be standing; be upright

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading For instance, I submit to the experienced that the degree of hostility it betrays is in much proportioned to its collocation in the sentence.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a formal exposition

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading But though the saying itself, like most truths, be trite and hackneyed, no little novelty remains to the search of the inquirer into the varieties of inimical import comprehended in that malign monosyllable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

at the time that

From this reading When, gliding indirectly through the rest of the period, it takes its stand at the close, as in that "Charles dear" of Mrs. Dale, it has spilled so much of its natural bitterness by the way that it assumes even a smile, "amara lento temperet risu."

during the time that

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It is an old jest that there is not a word in the language that conveys so little endearment as the word "dear."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading While the parson and his wife are entertaining their guest, I propose to regale the reader with a small treatise /a propos/ of that "Charles dear," murmured by Mrs. Dale,--a treatise expressly written for the benefit of The Domestic Circle.