used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
(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 So far all was quite Parisian.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
bachelor-apartment
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From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
dungheap
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From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far all was quite Parisian.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
full-blownadjectiveUS /ˌfʊlˈbloʊn/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
house-warming
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From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
Niebeldingk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So far all was quite Parisian.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far all was quite Parisian.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading He had invited a number of his gayer friends and ladies exclusively from so-called artistic circles.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading His latest adventure--the cause of these reflections--had blossomed, the evening before, like the traditional rose on the dungheap.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far all was quite Parisian.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
which person or people
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading "There are delicate boundaries within the realm of the eternal womanly,"--thus Niebeldingk reflected next day,--"in which one is sorely puzzled as to what one had better put into an envelope: a poem or a cheque."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One of his friends who had travelled about the world a good deal and who now assumed the part of the full-blown Parisian, had issued invitations to a house-warming in his new bachelor-apartment.
