used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
(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 The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
BazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
discoursed
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From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
a state of high honor
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE HUMMING TOP'S HISTORY.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
HUMMINGnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading THE HUMMING TOP'S HISTORY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
and nothing more
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
immediately past
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
not any; not one
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
coated with paint
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
express in words
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
express in speech
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUMMING TOP'S HISTORY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was then, I may say, splendid in appearance, for I was painted in many brilliant hues, and there was no lack of gilding about me, so that when I was properly spun, I appeared like a gorgeous flower, all one mass of dazzling hues.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
TOP'S
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From this reading THE HUMMING TOP'S HISTORY.
a source of difficulty
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
twirlverbUS /twɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
precisely as stated
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
at the time that
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sufficient to the purpose is it that I made my first appearance in the world on a large stall in the Soho Bazaar, which was then in all its early glory.
which person or people
From this reading The Humming Top, who had begun to fear he should not be allowed a chance of speaking at all, and who felt just a little put out at coming so late in the list, gave himself a majestic twirl, and spun for a minute or two before he condescended to speak.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At last, when he had reached a commanding position, he leaned gracefully back, and commenced his story in a very grand manner and air:-- "As I perceive, my friends, that your curiosity is more directed to our adventures in the world, than to our origin and construction, and as few of you have discoursed upon your native places and earliest histories, I will not trouble you with mine.
