aeons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
in the past
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
AuranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning had passed by in dizzy haste.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
the first light of day
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
having the place or position changed
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The morning had passed by in dizzy haste.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
divisible by two
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
a young female
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
Gwen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The morning had passed by in dizzy haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
irisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
immediately past
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
engage in
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning had passed by in dizzy haste.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
Ned's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
with speed
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
up to a particular time
From this reading This was the more easy of compass, seeing that since his last seizure he had not been coming downstairs till late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There had been much to do, and do quickly, so that her grandfather should not be disturbed by even knowing of the tragedy.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
which person or people
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In truth they had; for Love and Death make up Life, since Birth comes to us without remembrance.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not more than six hours ago that Aura had looked at Ned's iris, had sat in the dawn with Gwen's head in her lap, yet it seemed to the girl who had never seen death before, who had never before realised what Love meant, as if whole aeons had passed over her head.
