used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
brought into existence
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
caulnounUS /kɑːl/
part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
didn't
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From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HE OPENS THE WRONG DOOR.
take in solid food
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
fellow-creatures
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From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
set up or found
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE OPENS THE WRONG DOOR.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
go away from a place
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading HE OPENS THE WRONG DOOR.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
express in words
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE OPENS THE WRONG DOOR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
in or at the place that
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What business had they to meddle with the veil which beneficent nature gave me as a shield to my infirmity?
which person or people
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now, what I want to know is, why didn't they leave that caul where they found it?
in the company of; together with
From this reading My mother and the ancient lady who presided over the mysteries of my initiation as a member of the human fraternity, say that I was born with a caul over my face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had they respected her intention, they would have let it alone--poked a hole in it for me to eat and breathe through, and left the veil which she kindly provided to hide my blushing face from the eyes of my fellow-creatures.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading HE OPENS THE WRONG DOOR.
