used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
in addition
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
ByenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
at any time
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
Grez
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From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
Jessie
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From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
Lue
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From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
MeltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
Morson
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From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
by chance
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
Roberta
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From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
express in words
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
Selina
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From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/
plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
dependable
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Melting of Molly," "Miss Selina Lue," "Over Paradise Ridge, etc."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To a very small number of those ladies of great curiosity it has been granted that they climb to those ramparts of the life of a man; but it was needful that they be stout of limb and sturdy of heart to sustain themselves upon that eminence and not be dashed below upon the rocks of a strange land.
precisely as stated
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
(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 To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
which person or people
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I, Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye, have obtained glimpses into a far country and this is what I bring on returning, not as a spy, but, shall I say, laden with spices and forbidden fruit?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To Jessie Morson Grahame Who expects "the best" of me Was there ever a woman who did not very greatly desire for herself, at long moments, the doublet and hose of a man, perhaps also his sword, as well as his attitude in the viewing of life?
