5th
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From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
cannot
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From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
overpowersverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərz/
third-person singular of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
thoughtlessnessnoun
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least, he gave me a specimen of his character to-day that seemed to merit a harder name than thoughtlessness.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I cannot shut my eyes to Arthur’s faults; and the more I love him the more they trouble me.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
unmingledadjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading His very heart, that I trusted so, is, I fear, less warm and generous than I thought it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I may try to persuade myself that the sweetness overpowers it; I may call it a pleasant aromatic flavour; but say what I will, it is still there, and I cannot but taste it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading October 5th.—My cup of sweets is not unmingled: it is dashed with a bitterness that I cannot hide from myself, disguise it as I will.
