adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
buffoonnounUS /bəˈfuːn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
contemplativeadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
DressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
gluedadjectiveUS /ɡluːd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
Guichen
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From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
mob-orator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
property-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
Rennes
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From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
rosetted
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From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
Scaramouchenoun
a stock character in commedia dell'arte depicted as a boastful coward
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
small-sword
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From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
to-day
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From this reading Then he had been concerned to draw tears; to-day it was his business to provoke laughter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He reflected that his life, which until lately had been of a stagnant, contemplative quality, had suddenly become excessively active.
up-curled
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From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Last Wednesday he had been engaged in moving an audience of Rennes to anger; on this Wednesday he was to move an audience of Guichen to mirth.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the course of one week he had been lawyer, mob-orator, outlaw, property-man, and finally buffoon.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading Dressed in the close-fitting suit of a bygone age, all black, from flat velvet cap to rosetted shoes, his face whitened and a slight up-curled moustache glued to his upper lip, a small-sword at his side and a guitar slung behind him, Scaramouche surveyed himself in a mirror, and was disposed to be sardonic--which was the proper mood for the part.
