abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
anew
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading ANON.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CARRIED BY STORM.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRIED BY STORM.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
counselled
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From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
e'eradverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
set up or found
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
Manton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
a brief written record
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
and nothing more
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
patronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/
a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
move upward
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
express in words
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
self-constitutedadjective
constituted by or established by itself
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
not in physical motion
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CARRIED BY STORM.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
Tonson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
at the time that
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Monsieur Tonson, come again!” he exclaimed, as he seized the note, and opened it this time without hesitation, “what can the incredible woman have to say now?
but in spite of that
From this reading Manton had reckoned without his host, in supposing that his self-constituted patroness had any idea whatever of being frozen off: on the contrary, her benevolent ardor had been only warmed still more, as he had abundant evidence, when, on returning from his office next morning, he found yet another snowy missive crowning the centre of his table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You call it an ill angel—it may be so; But sure am I, among the ranks that fell ’Tis the first _fiend_ e’er counselled man to rise!
