used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
(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 "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
Chesney
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From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
Chetwoode
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From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
Christmas-tide
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From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
cloudlessly
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From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
the act of departing
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
expiringverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “expire” — lose validity
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
hunting-season
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From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
inconsolableadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
Is't
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From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
the act of departing
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
Orl
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From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
in a swift manner
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
TaffynounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In their train Taffy has passed away from Chetwoode, and all in the house have mourned his departure openly and sincerely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Miss Chesney for two whole days was inconsolable, and cried her pretty eyes very nearly out; after which she recovered, and allowed herself to find consolation in the thought that he has promised to return to them for a fortnight at Christmas-tide.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Summer was dead, and Autumn was expiring, And infant Winter laughed upon the land All cloudlessly and cold."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
showing curiosity
From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
wrapt
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From this reading The men spend half their days wondering if it will be a good hunting-season, the women are wrapt in delicious dreams of fur and velvet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Orl._--Is't possible that on so little acquaintance You should like her? that, but seeing, You should love her?"--_As You Like It._ Four weeks have flown by swiftly, with ungracious haste,--as do all our happiest moments,--leaving their mark behind them.
