used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
affectations
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From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
(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 It all depends upon the point of view.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
fearless and daring
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It all depends upon the point of view.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
disdainfullyadverb
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
effeminacynoun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
flitted
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From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
hootedverbUS /ˈhuːtɪd/
past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
impertinentlyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It all depends upon the point of view.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It all depends upon the point of view.
refinementsnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnmənts/
plural of “refinement” — a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
a special situation
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It all depends upon the point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It all depends upon the point of view.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
be dressed in
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading In western villages I have seen a gloved hand impertinently stared at, and have heard it discussed as a triumph of effeminacy--the sort of thing that might have caused the downfall of the Roman Empire.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
which person or people
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those who have followed me thus far through this sad, eventful history must have perceived that the little refinements of home life with which we had started to adorn our domestic hearth were being gradually starved to death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I have been in towns where a man bold enough to wear a clean collar and a whole suit was disdainfully voted a dude; I have flitted through communities that would have derisively hooted at a silk hat.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I know that many people will contemptuously allude to these "little refinements" as "little affectations."
