used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
(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 It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
Blackwell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
CrossenounUS /krɑːs/
a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
Dulce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
divisible by two
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
yet to be or coming
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
LONGFELLOWnounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
engage in
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
and nothing more
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
skirmishesnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪz/
plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let the dead past bury its dead."--LONGFELLOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that everything goes quite smoothly with them, even now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Little skirmishes, as of old, arise between them, threatening to dim the brightness of their days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JUST at first it is so delightful to Dulce to have Roger making actual love to her, and so delightful to Roger to be able to make it, that they are content with their present and heedless of their future.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It was, indeed, only yesterday that a very serious rupture was near taking place, all occasioned by a difference of opinion about the respective merits of Mr. Morton's and Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's pickles; Dulce declaring for the former, Roger for the latter.
