used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
(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 SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
crazenounUS /kreɪz/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
intense or sharp
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
the act of departing
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
masherdom
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From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
poesynoun
literature in metrical form
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
postulateverbUS /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
maintain or assert
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
SIBYLLINEadjective
resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is our jaunty modern fashion, and I follow it so far as I am able.
carry out
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
in the direction of
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
interact in a certain way
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading These matters I do not mind leaving in the form of a postulate--let them be granted: but that every man has at one time or another had the craze for saving the world I will not assume.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THE SIBYLLINE BOOKS I hope it will be allowed to me that I treat the Reader with all respectful courtesy, and that I am well bred enough to assume him familiar with all manner of exquisite experience, though in my heart I may be no less convinced that he has probably gone through life with nothing worth calling experience whatsoever.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I take for granted, for instance, that every man has at one time or another--in his salad days, you know, before he was embarked in his particular provision business--had foolish yearnings towards poesy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I respect the mythical dreams of his 'young days'; I assume that he has been really in love; but, pray press me not too curiously as to whether I believe it all, as to whether I really imagine that his youth knew other dreams than those of the foolish young 'masherdom' one meets in the train every morning, or that he has married a wife for other than purely 'masculine' reasons.
