used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW IT STRIKES A CONTEMPORARY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
(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 Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
Castleton
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From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
CONTEMPORARYadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading HOW IT STRIKES A CONTEMPORARY.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
ELEANOR
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From this reading BY FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPE.
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading BY FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPE.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT STRIKES A CONTEMPORARY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT STRIKES A CONTEMPORARY.
JEREMY
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From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
express in words
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading HOW IT STRIKES A CONTEMPORARY.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
express in words
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
TROLLOPEnoun
English writer of novels (1815-1882)
From this reading BY FRANCES ELEANOR TROLLOPE.
the act of using
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
at the time that
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lord Castleton, doubtless, did not literally believe that he could tell his friend “all about” that woman.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But this case is so plain ... that nothing can obscure it, but to use too many words about it.--JEREMY TAYLOR.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he probably was possessed with the conviction that when he should have said what he had to say, there would remain little more worth telling.
