Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

(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 “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

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From this reading BARRET.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

a person who is in charge

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

held dear

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

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 For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

having the properties of medicine

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

slightly wet

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

a coniferous tree

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

return to an original state

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

the quality of being holy

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Though unconscious of her presence, her step and voice haunted him like a vision—as something known and loved in other days.

look attentively

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

filled with water

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading For many weary days did Lucia watch with fond fidelity the sick couch of her lover, breathing faithful and earnest prayers for his conversion and recovery.

at the time that

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As dropping balm medicinal instils Health when we pine, her tears alleviate ills; And the moist emblems of her pity flow As heaven relented with the watery bow.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “——Woman all exceeds In ardent sanctitude and pious deeds: And chief in woman charities prevail That soothe when sorrows or disease assail.