used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
(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 He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
Arabella
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From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
and nothing more
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A sentimentalism requires secresy.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
secresy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sentimentalism requires secresy.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
sentimentalismnoun
the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
stemmedadjectiveUS /stemd/
having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
carry out
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
interact in a certain way
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
at the time that
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was muffled in a superbly mounted bearskin, which came up so closely about his ears that Arabella had to repeat to him all her questions, and as it were force a way for her voice through the hide.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can enjoy it, and shall treat it respectfully if you will confide it to me alone; but I and my friends must laugh at it outright.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This was provoking, since it not only stemmed the natural flow of conversation, but prevented her imagination from decorating the reminiscence of it subsequently (which was her profound secret pleasure), besides letting in the outer world upon her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Take it as an axiom, when you utter a sentimentalism, that more than one pair of ears makes a cynical critic.
