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From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
corollanounUS /kərˈɑːlə/
(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
brought together in one place
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I scorned and yet loved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
held dear
From this reading I scorned and yet loved him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
not one, and not any
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
and nothing more
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
with speed
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
only a very short time before
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading I scorned and yet loved him.
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He was none the more thankful; his requirements only increased and kept pace with my love and care for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
at the time that
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If a few drops of water had gathered in the corolla, I pierced it with my stings and left, so that my master might repose there without fear of rheumatism.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
produce a literary work
From this reading That which charmed me most was—I scarce dare write it—his glorious {266} idleness, the helplessness of his fine body, and insolent coolness of his fine language.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading I knew he was accustomed to snore daily when in this perfumed spot; I therefore got through with my work quickly, and made the flower my resort, after dressing the little ones confided to my care, and nearly choking them with hasty meals, so that I might go and prepare his place, and sweep away with my wings any yellow powder that would soil his coat.
but in spite of that
From this reading I scorned and yet loved him.
