used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One is always bowing and scraping to the inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was undignified, but necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
curtseys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is always bowing and scraping to the inevitable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was undignified, but necessary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was undignified, but necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is always bowing and scraping to the inevitable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading One is always bowing and scraping to the inevitable.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
sycophancynoun
fawning obsequiousness
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
textbooksnounUS /ˈtekstbʊks/
plural of “textbook” — a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
toadyism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a species of toadyism that is invariably omitted from textbooks on the sublime art of sycophancy.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading It was undignified, but necessary.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a case of bowing to the inevitable--and it seems to me that the inevitable simply exists for the sake of the curtseys bestowed upon it by unfortunates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was undignified, but necessary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any other course would have been impossible.
