used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
consider or hold as true
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
in the past
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
(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 TEMPTED TO END IT ALL.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
another's
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From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
Bain
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From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
have
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
Daisie
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From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
give a description of
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TEMPTED TO END IT ALL.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
at any time
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
execrated
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From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
a young female
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
how
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From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TEMPTED TO END IT ALL.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
and nothing more
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
in the recent past
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
not any; not one
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
and nothing more
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
Royall
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From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
done under pressure
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
TEMPTEDverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading TEMPTED TO END IT ALL.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
a special situation
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEMPTED TO END IT ALL.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Never was there such a rapid transition from rapturous joy to the depths of misery--misery and anger, for how could any proud man bear with equanimity to be made a fool of, as Daisie Bell had just fooled him?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To be engaged only two days ago to Royall Sherwood, although of their intimacy he had had no inkling until now, and then to accept another’s suit with the most complacent smile and the sweetest blush, pretending a tenderness she, of course, did not feel--it was the most shocking thing he ever had heard of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading He loathed, execrated himself for falling so easily into her wiles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
worshipedverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpt/
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Words are too weak to describe the feelings of Dallas Bain as he rushed with frenzied haste from the presence of the beautiful girl so lately worshiped as the queen of her sex, only to learn that she was the most heartless coquette in the world.
