(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 "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading LATER WRITINGS.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
the force of workers available
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
and nothing more
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
Morris'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
not any; not one
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
polemicaladjectiveUS /pəˈleməkəl/
of or involving dispute or controversy
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
proselytising
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From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
spring-time
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From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
storytelling
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From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
Sundering
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From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Curiosity had never played any great part in his mental equipment; he cared little to know or speculate further than the visible and tangible surface of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading "The skin of the world" was sufficient for him, and in these later romances all that is beautiful and winning has chiefly to do with the skin of the world presented in its spring-time freshness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
Wolfings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading LATER WRITINGS.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The little group beginning with _The House of the Wolfings_ and ending with _The Sundering Flood_ were written with no polemical or proselytising intention, with merely his old delight in storytelling and in depicting the beauty of the external world and the kindness of men and maids.
a late time of life
From this reading The writings of Morris's later years consist, as we have seen, chiefly of prose romances.
