used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for 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 You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
brutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
a female human offspring
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
dearly loved
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
give a description of
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
a social unit living together
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
Fox'snounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
possessive form of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
a person of German nationality
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
highest in quality
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
located inward
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
naturalizedadjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəlaɪzd/
introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
not any; not one
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
Nymphalin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
and nothing more
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
phantasmagorianounUS /fænˌtæzməˈɡɔːriə/
a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
seducingverbUS /sɪˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
express in speech
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In these happy days, two most respectable cats, of very old family, had an only daughter.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
precisely as stated
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Never was kitten more amiable or more seducing; as she grew up she manifested so many charms, that in a little while she became noted as the greatest beauty in the neighbourhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
WooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading The tale of the Fox’s Wooing has been composed to give the English reader an idea of a species of novel not naturalized amongst us, though frequent among the legends of our Irish neighbours; in which the brutes are the only characters drawn,--drawn too with shades of distinction as nice and subtle as if they were the creatures of the civilized world.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading * In the excursions of the fairies, it is the object of the author to bring before the reader a rapid phantasmagoria of the various beings that belong to the German superstitions, so that the work may thus describe the outer and the inner world of the land of the Rhine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are aware, my dear Nymphalin, that in the time of which I am about to speak there was no particular enmity between the various species of brutes; the dog and the hare chatted very agreeably together, and all the world knows that the wolf, unacquainted with mutton, had a particular affection for the lamb.
