used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
chid
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From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
Denis
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From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
Fie
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From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
FUSSverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
hullaballoo
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From this reading Such a hullaballoo over a kiss!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
INDELICATEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪkət/
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
KILCRONEY
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From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
littleradjectiveUS /ˈlɪtələr/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
not one, and not any
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
peccadilloes
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From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
prudishadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdɪʃ/
exaggeratedly proper
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
RoyalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
only a very short time before
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
be seated
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
spousenounUS /spaʊs/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
the rays of the sun
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
tankardnounUS /ˈtæŋkərd/
large drinking vessel with one handle
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And indeed, my Lady, knowing him, had as a rule an indulgence for such peccadilloes; the merest shrug of the shoulders or a “Fie for shame, my Lord!” in a voice scarce more indignant than that in which she chid the littler Denis for putting his fingers in the sugar bowl.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading To salute a rosy cheek, or clasp a trim waist came as natural to him as to toss off a tankard of brown ale, or light his long clay, or sit in the sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
Weymouth
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From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
whilom
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From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But the mischief was in it, this summer at Weymouth, Kitty being in attendance on her Royals, that such a change should come over the whole spirit of the whilom sensible spouse.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY MAKES AN INDELICATE FUSS My Lord Kilcroney had none of your nasty prudish minds that think harm of a kiss.
