used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
equally
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
(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 _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
black-plumed
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From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
having the place or position changed
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
else
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From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
Forasmuch
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From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
set up or found
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
God-gift
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From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
destroyed or killed
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
humankindnounUS /ˈhjuːmənkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
Jeffard
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From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
loving-kindnessnoun
tender kindness motivated by a feeling of affection
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
engage in
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
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 _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
picture-hat
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From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
preeningverbUS /ˈpriːnɪŋ/
-ing form of “preen” — clean with one's bill
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _The Author._ THE curtain had gone down on the first act of the opera, and Jeffard found his hat and rose to go out.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Being driven to think pointedly of something else, Jeffard neglected to acknowledge the courtesy; and the two young women balanced the account by discussing him after he had passed out of hearing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
womankindnoun
women as distinguished from men
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
produce a literary work
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Forasmuch as it hath seemed good in the eyes of many to write of those things which make for the disheartening of all humankind, these things are written in the hope that the God-gift of loving-kindness, shared alike by saint and sinner, may in some poor measure be given its due._
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think he might at least have said 'Thank you,'" protested the one in the black-plumed picture-hat, preening herself after the manner of ruffled birds and disturbed womankind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His place was the fourth from the aisle, and after an ineffectual attempt to make a passageway for him without rising, the two young women and the elderly man stood up and folded their opera chairs.
