Chapter XIX

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

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

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From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

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

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

on or to one side

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

third-person singular of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

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From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

without deviation

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

harmed

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

a midday meal

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

engage in

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

not any; not one

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

on one occasion

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

accept an excuse for

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading She shows no sign of a desire to pardon, and Chetwoode noting this grows hardened, and out-Herods Herod in his imitation of her coldness.

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

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

not in physical motion

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

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

From this reading Archibald, on the contrary, gives in almost directly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading So far as Guy is concerned, her manner is still frozen and unrelenting.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Finding it impossible to maintain his injured bearing beyond luncheon, he succumbs, and, throwing himself upon her mercy, is graciously received and once more basks in the full smiles of beauty.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.

a late time of life

From this reading "This much, however, I may add; her years Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs; But there are forms which Time to touch forbears, And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things."--_Don Juan._ Next day creates but little change in Lilian's demeanor.