conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
(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 Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSE AND LETTICE.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
divisible by two
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
favoured
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From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
habitudenoun
habitual mode of behavior
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
Hillyard
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From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
LETTICE
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From this reading ROSE AND LETTICE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
nauseousadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːʃəs/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
and nothing more
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE AND LETTICE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
express in speech
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Miss Hillyard, on the day of her exploit, distinctly enjoyed the feeling that all eyes followed her, and that other conversation was hushed whenever she chose to speak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an ovation with which she was favoured on coming down to breakfast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only with time and habitude does it begin, like other sweets, to pall upon the healthy appetite.
but in spite of that
From this reading However indifferent or even nauseous applause become familiar may ultimately grow, it is intensely agreeable while it is yet new.
