used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
(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 When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
brought into existence
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
cannot
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From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
cultivatesverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪts/
third-person singular of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
highest in quality
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
the quality of being humane
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
LANDLADIES
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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
not any; not one
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
RECOLLECTIONSnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
savorverbUS /ˈseɪvər/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
express in words
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
not often
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
unctuousadjectiveUS /ˈʌŋtʃwəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
unfoldsverbUS /ənˈfoʊldz/
third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
at the time that
From this reading When the landlady comes upon the stage at the theatre, we all awaken to an expectation of delight in the characteristic manifestations of her nature, and seldom are disappointed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it is that the colorful calling of landlady cultivates in one a peculiar richness of human nature, or whether landladies are born and not made--those with characters of especial tang and savor instinctively adopting this occupation,--I cannot say, but the fact is indisputable that landladies are not as other persons are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LANDLADIES There is no figure in the human scene which makes so unctuous an appeal to our relish of humanity as the landlady.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A moment's reflection will recall a procession of immortal landladies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The genius of the greatest of authors always unfolds with particular warmth in the presence of their landladies.
