used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
ChoosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
clear-headed
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From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
any strong feeling
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
at any time
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
InitiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
InsultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
long-headedadjective
having a dolichocephalic head
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
engage in
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
the force of workers available
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
not any; not one
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
OffersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
by chance
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
PremeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
ProposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
SpontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
TactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
carry out
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The clear-headed business man will not lose sight of the practical advantages to be gained from the union he suggests.
UnseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
VaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
at the time that
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
which person or people
From this reading The modes of making an offer of marriage are as manifold as the minds of the men who make them.
belonging to which person
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The cautious, long-headed man, whose heart is ever dominated by his head, will think out the situation carefully beforehand, and couch his offer in moderate and measured terms.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
WordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading _Proposals: Premeditated, Spontaneous, Practical, or Romantic--No Rule Possible--Tact in Choosing the Opportunity--Unseemly Haste an Insult to a Woman--Keen Sense of Humour Dangerous to Sentiment--Some Things to Avoid--Vaguely Worded Offers--When She may take the Initiative._ Proposals of Marriage.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The impulsive lover will be carried away by a wave of emotion, and, perhaps before he has really made up his mind, will pour out the first passionate words that come to his lips.
