used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
(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 In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
concealments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
wanted intensely
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
errsverbUS /erz/
third-person singular of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
a quick look
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
a particular point in time
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
as might be expected
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
not often
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
sufficesverbUS /səˈfaɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In woman, it is to be desired above all things, and woman is so far superior to man in the manipulation of the more delicate qualities, that she seldom errs in her concealments, and when she reveals, she does so at the most opportune moment, and so effectively that, though it be no more than a glimpse, it suffices.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
Vicomte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And these reflections brought me naturally to Miss Grey; indeed, in fancy I had never been away from her since we met.
at the time that
From this reading No one can admire purity of mind in a woman more than myself, but I have no hesitation in stating that at times I find it positively disconcerting when displayed in too obvious a degree by a man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I DISCOVER A NEW INTEREST IN LIFE On my way back to Soho I turned over matters with interest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I had but little difficulty in placing the Vicomte; he was one of those clear, simple souls, very charming at times in woman, but less acceptable in the man of the world.
