used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
ALLA
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
any thing at all
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Hauntings," Etc.
BARONESSA
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
for the reason that
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
cherry-stone
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From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
cherry-stones
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
else
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From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
Etc
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From this reading Author of "Hauntings," Etc.
at any time
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
FRENCH-CINI
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
brought together in one place
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
Hauntings
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From this reading Author of "Hauntings," Etc.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
IGNO
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
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 For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Hauntings," Etc.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
on one occasion
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
and nothing more
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
for each
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
PISTOIA
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
with low volume
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
on the contrary
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
tuftsnounUS /tʌfts/
plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
precisely as stated
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
wind-rippled
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From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For round these sketches of frivolous women, there have gathered some of the least frivolous thoughts, heaven knows, that have ever come into my head; or rather, such thoughts have condensed and taken body in these stories.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We disagreed, for it seemed to me that the world needed cherry-stone necklaces as much as anything else; and that the only pity was that most of its inhabitants could not afford such toys, and the rest despised them because they were made of such very cheap material.
produce a literary work
From this reading Still, lest you should wonder at my sending such things to you, I write to declare that my three little tales, whatever they be, are not carved cherry-stones.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _ALLA BARONESSA E. FRENCH-CINI._ _PISTOIA PER IGNO._ We had a conversation once, walking on your terrace, with the wind-rippled olives above and the quietly nodding cypress tufts below--about such writings as you chose to compare with carved cherry-stones.
