used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
(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 What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HUSBAND AT KENSINGTON GORE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
Claude
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From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
cosmeticsnounUS /kɑːzˈmetɪks/
plural of “cosmetic” — a toiletry designed to beautify the body
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
dyesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “dye” — a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
effaced
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From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
an opposing military force
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
GOREverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading THE HUSBAND AT KENSINGTON GORE.
hold firmly
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
Hilliston
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From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
how
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From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE HUSBAND AT KENSINGTON GORE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
KENSINGTON
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From this reading THE HUSBAND AT KENSINGTON GORE.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
engage in
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
not any; not one
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
powdersnounUS /ˈpaʊdərz/
plural of “powder” — a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
protractverbUS /proʊˈtrækt/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
precisely, exactly
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
sign-manual
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From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUSBAND AT KENSINGTON GORE.
a special situation
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
unamiable
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From this reading Perhaps it was this premonition of defeat that made her so unamiable, sharp, and bitter on the night when Claude came to dine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
which person or people
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading TO a woman who rules by right of beauty it is a terrible thing to see her empire slipping from her grasp by reason of gray hairs and wrinkles.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading What desperate efforts does she make to protract her sway, how she dyes and paints and powders and tight laces--all to no end, for Time is stronger than Art, and finally he writes his sign-manual too deep to be effaced by cosmetics.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Hilliston was not yet beaten in the fight with the old enemy, but she foresaw the future when she would be shamed and neglected close at hand.
