used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
(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 “Are we not all of us just a little mad?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are we not all of us just a little mad?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
Café
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From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
a young person of either sex
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
Helstern
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From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
and nothing more
From this reading “Are we not all of us just a little mad?
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
roused to anger
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Are we not all of us just a little mad?
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
and nothing more
From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “To hear you call me melancholy,” I retorted, “is like hearing the pot call the kettle black.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
Soufflet
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From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
STRESSnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Are we not all of us just a little mad?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
you're
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From this reading “I believe you’re a little mad,” said the sculptor, observing me closely.
you've
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From this reading And anyway you’ve never lost an only child.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STRESS OF THE STRUGGLE “Look here, Madden, you really ought to try and shake off your melancholy,” said Helstern, as we sat in front of the Café Soufflet.
