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From this reading LONDON S.W.1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
(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 Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
don't
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From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
at any time
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
accept an excuse for
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
set up or found
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
located inward
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON S.W.1.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
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From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
roused to anger
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
Malcomson
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From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
ProloguenounUS /ˈproʊlɑːɡ/
an introduction to a play
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
Redhill
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From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
rentalnounUS /ˈrentəl/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LONDON S.W.1.
express in words
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
carry out
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
to-day
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From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _POPULAR EDITION._ _Printed in Great Britain by Love & Malcomson, Ltd., London and Redhill._ I am beginning to-day a new volume in the book of my life.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading LONDON S.W.1.
at the time that
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My Inner Self often insists upon a course which has neither rhyme nor reason to recommend it, but as I am a woman I can plead instinct as the explanation--or shall I say the excuse?--of my eccentric conduct.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I wrote the Prologue to it yesterday when I chanced upon this hamlet, and my Inner Self peremptorily bade me take up my abode here.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I don't think I have ever been quite so mad before as I fully realise that I am now, and the delight of it all is that I don't care and I don't repent, although twenty-four hours have passed since I impulsively asked the price of my cottage, and found that I could have it, studio and all, for a yearly rental of ten pounds.
