1922
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From this reading _Ditchingham_, 1922.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
Ayesha
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
dearly loved
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
Bound written or printed works.
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bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
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a young person of either sex
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
an institution created to conduct business
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
Ditchingham
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From this reading _Ditchingham_, 1922.
Doubleday
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examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading What was the greatest fault of Ayesha, _She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_?
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
highest in quality
From this reading What was the greatest fault of Ayesha, _She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
Lang
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immediately past
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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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 Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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She-Who-Must-be-Obeyed
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
carry out
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Life and Love Story of She-Who-Must-be-Obeyed_ Garden City New York Doubleday, Page & Company In bygone years the books "She" and "Ayesha" were dedicated to Andrew Lang.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the greatest fault of Ayesha, _She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the greatest fault of Ayesha, _She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_?
at the time that
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
which person or people
From this reading Surely a vanity so colossal that, to take one out of many examples, it persuaded her that her mother died after looking upon her, fearing lest, should she live, she might give birth to another child who was less fair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "_She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed_," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
a late time of life
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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