used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
(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 The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
Allerby
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From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
beseechverbUS /biˈsiːtʃ/
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
not accessible to view
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
ConcealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
Dr
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From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
envenomed
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From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
every person
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
obtain
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
a long fixed look
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
not accessible to view
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
Larcher
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From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
luresnounUS /lʊrz/
plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
not any; not one
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
oathes
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From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
pratenoun
idle or foolish and irrelevant talk
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
prepossessed
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From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
ravenousadjectiveUS /ˈrævənəs/
extremely hungry
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
Reginald
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From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
ThonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
Una's
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From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Now that Basil Beaumont had succeeded in gaining Una's gratitude, if not her friendship, he determined to next win over Dr. Larcher to his side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I like him not--his subtle smile Conceals beneath some purpose vile, Tho' bland his gaze and fair his speech Oh trust him not, I do beseech; For as a seeming simple flower May hide a scent of evil power, Which lures with its envenomed The trusting wearer to his death; So tho' his tongue may kindly prate, He oathes thee with undying hate."
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The cynical man of the world seemed to have changed altogether since his interview with Patience Allerby, and no one seeing the interest he took in the simple pleasures of village life would dream that behind all this apparent simplicity he concealed a subtle design.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had already managed to gain a certain influence over Reginald Blake, but he saw plainly that the worthy vicar was not prepossessed in his favour, and, as he would prove an invaluable ally should Patience prove dangerous, Beaumont was anxious to impress him with a good estimate of his character.
but in spite of that
From this reading His acting was in the highest degree artificial, yet so thoroughly true to nature that everyone was deceived and never saw the ravenous wolf hidden under the innocent skin of the lamb.
