used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
true confidential information
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
DIVORCE-COURT
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From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
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 The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
not any; not one
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
paragraphed
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From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
Saltirenoun
a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
move hurridly
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
unsensationaladjective
not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
From this reading Seeing that there had been no defence, and that the case had progressed with unsensational speed, it had failed to become notorious in any popular sense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been no thrashing out of delicate details, so that the “mess” was not highly savored enough to please the public palate.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Fashion had not flattered it, nor had it been wildly paragraphed in the evening papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The “Strong romance” had produced some excitement in cultured circles, and provided the Saltire moralists with a fable that promised to serve for many generations.
XXXVadjective
being five more than thirty
From this reading XXXV DIVORCE-COURT proceedings can be confidently abandoned to the admirable frankness of the Sabbath press.
