Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

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

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

for the reason that

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

with brightness

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

the biblical commandments of Moses

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

bringing death

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

of or relating to or characteristic of the city of Florence, Italy

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

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

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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 Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

take the midday meal

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

out of fashion

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

on one occasion

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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 I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

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From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

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

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

interact in a certain way

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

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

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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

From this reading There were always a few doors closed to him; but he could afford now to treat his critics with laughter, call them fogies and old-fashioned and explain that they had not a decalogue but a millelogue of sins forbidden and persons tabooed because it was easier to condemn than to understand.

at the time that

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

a Caucasian

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

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

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thou hast led me like an heathen sacrifice, With music and with fatal pomp of flowers, To my eternal ruin.--Webster's "The White Devil".

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Lady Windermere's Fan" was a success in every sense of the word, and during its run London was at Oscar's feet.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I remember a lunch once when he talked most brilliantly and finished up by telling the story now published in his works as "A Florentine Tragedy."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He told it superbly, making it appear far more effective than in its written form.