used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Me grieving, he joyously addressed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
(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 on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
move towards
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
give encouragement to
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
d'Honneur
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From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
dearly loved
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
detractionnoun
a petty disparagement
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
ees
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
a social unit living together
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the act of giving
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading Me grieving, he joyously addressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
how
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Me grieving, he joyously addressed.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
lo
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
mattaire
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
migrainenounUS /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/
a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
missesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
multiplicationnounUS /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
not any; not one
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
Ohe
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
ologies
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From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
pallide
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
ParolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
with low volume
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
in an unfortunate way
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
seditionnounUS /sɪˈdɪʃən/
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
have in common
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
express in speech
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
There's
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From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
vatnounUS /væt/
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
vicaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
in or at the place that
From this reading He was on his way to pay a visit to his "good vicaire" at the vicarage, after giving his usual Wednesday lecture at the neighbouring "college for young ladies;" where, blooming misses--in addition to their curriculum of "accomplishments" and "all the 'ologies"--were taught the noble art of family multiplication, domestic division, male detraction, feminine sedition, and, the glorious rule of--_one_!
which person or people
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As I was musing thus sadly, I was unexpectedly tapped on the shoulder by Monsieur Parole d'Honneur, who had come up quietly behind me, without my noticing his approach.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "A fair young form was nestled near me, A dear, dear face looked fondly up, And sweetly spoke and smiled to cheer me-- There's no one now to share my cup."
youngishadjective
somewhat young
From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
ze
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From this reading "Ohe! my youngish friends"--his general term in speaking to me--"how goes it?--Hi--lo!" he went on, seeing from my face, as I turned my head to speak to him, that, "it" did not "go" particularly well--"Hi--lo! vat ees ze mattaire?--you look pallide; you have got ze migraine?"
