used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Will it be generally liked?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
dressing-room
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From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
EUSTACE
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From this reading THE FOLLY OF EUSTACE.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading THE FOLLY OF EUSTACE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Will it be generally liked?
the act of departing
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
set afire or burning
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Will it be generally liked?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
the force of workers available
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOLLY OF EUSTACE.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
others
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From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOLLY OF EUSTACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the privacy of the dressing-room, the candles being lighted and the mirror adjusted at the best angle for a view of self, they assume their character, and peacock to their reflection, meditating: Does it become me?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will it be generally liked?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They select it not without some care, being guided in their choice by the opinion they have formed of the world’s mind and manner of proceeding.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Some men deliberately don a character in early youth as others don a mask before going to an opera ball.
