used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
bed-time
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From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
deferringverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
divisible by two
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
the act of departing
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
an instinctive motive
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
Lamourie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
a particular point in time
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading I would not be a plaything of whims and vapours.
by chance
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
propulsionnounUS /prəˈpʌlʃən/
a propelling force
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
Pré
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From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
carry out
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Possibly, indeed, it meant that she was thinking of me, needing me even, at the moment; and at this I sprang forward in fierce haste lest I should be too late for the ferry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
UnwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading I would not be a plaything of whims and vapours.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not going to follow blindly an impulse which I could not quite comprehend.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading I would not be a plaything of whims and vapours.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not be a plaything of whims and vapours.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading But I would so far yield as to get safely upon the Grand Pré side of the river, pay a visit or two there which I had intended deferring to next day, and return to De Lamourie’s about bed-time, too late to invite another rebuff from Yvonne.
Yvonne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unwilling to be Wise At first I was for mocking and laughing down so blind a propulsion, but then the thought that it was in some sort an outward expression of my great desire for Yvonne compelled me to take it with sobriety.
