Agonistes
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From this reading —MILTON (_Samson Agonistes_).
(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 I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
on or to one side
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
dearly loved
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
and nothing more
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading —MILTON (_Samson Agonistes_).
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRAWS ON THE WIND ...
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading —MILTON (_Samson Agonistes_).
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I feel my genial spirits droop, My hopes all flat....
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
STRAWSnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading STRAWS ON THE WIND ...
surplicenoun
a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRAWS ON THE WIND ...
Tutterville
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From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading STRAWS ON THE WIND ...
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But the worthy lady’s countenance was overcast as she spoke; and the hands which were smoothing and folding the surplice that the parson had just laid aside were shaking.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I never heard you, my dear Doctor, preach better!” said Madam Tutterville.
