160
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From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
165
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From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
Alden
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From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
(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 he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
react verbally
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
gainsayverbUS /ˈɡeɪnseɪ/
take exception to
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
go away from a place
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
mangleverbUS /ˈmæŋɡəl/
press with a mangle
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
others
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From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
on the contrary
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
spake
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From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
stammered
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From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
be standing; be upright
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
not in physical motion
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
timepiecenounUS /ˈtaɪmpiːs/
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
From this reading Just as a timepiece stops in a house that is stricken by lightning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
hard to endure
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
the act of using
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, as I said before, I was never a maker of phrases.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
(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 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
at the time that
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But with the air of a man whom nothing can turn from his purpose 165 Gravely shaking his head, made answer the Captain of Plymouth: "Truly the maxim is good, and I do not mean to gainsay it; But we must use it discreetly, and not waste powder for nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
but in spite of that
From this reading "When he had spoken, John Alden, the fair-haired, taciturn stripling, All aghast at his words, surprised, embarrassed, bewildered, Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with lightness, Trying to smile, and yet feeling his heart stand still in his bosom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading 160 Thus made answer and spake, or rather stammered than answered: "Such a message as that, I am sure I should mangle and mar it; If you would have it well done,--I am only repeating your maxim,-- You must do it yourself, you must not leave it to others!"
