used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
in addition
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
a youthful male person
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
Cal
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From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
collarsnounUS /ˈkɑːlərz/
plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
travel across or pass over
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
Davidson's
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From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
delvingverbUS /ˈdelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
distilledverbUS /dɪˈstɪld/
inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
divisible by two
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
fabricsnounUS /ˈfæbrɪks/
plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
hatchedadjectiveUS /hætʃt/
emerged from an egg
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
launderedverbUS /ˈlɔːndərd/
past form of “launder” — cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
loomsnounUS /luːmz/
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
Lucinda
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From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
on one occasion
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
peanounUS /piː/
seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
a light shade of red
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
POLITEadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
express in words
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus bravely attired after breakfast, just before luncheon, indeed, it was, I felt emboldened to call upon the captive ladies once more.
being of use or service
From this reading He had laundered my collars--a most useful boy, my China boy.
venomnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading With much shame I owned that I had not seen Auntie Lucinda for nearly two days--and with much trepidation, also, for I knew not what new bitterness her soul, meantime, might have distilled into venom against my coming.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading IN WHICH IS CERTAIN POLITE CONVERSATION My boy had ironed my trousers, that is to say, the trousers I had given him the year previous, and which he now had loaned to me, my extremity being greater than his own.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had, moreover, delving in Cal Davidson's wardrobe, discovered yet another waistcoat, if possible more radiant even than the one with pink stripes, for that it was cross hatched with bars of pale pea green and mauve--I know not from what looms he obtained these wondrous fabrics.
