used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How Victorian!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
a woman of refinement
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
on the contrary
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
RESOLUTIONSnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading “How Victorian!”
at the time that
From this reading When I awoke in the morning I made a good resolution....
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ON GOOD RESOLUTIONS |I think, on the whole, that I began the New Year with rather a good display of moral fireworks, and as fireworks are meant to be seen (and admired) I propose to let them off in public.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think I hear you remark.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At this point, if I am not mistaken, I observe a slight shudder on your part, madam.