used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to her mode of arguing, this is one day not lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
Archibald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading According to her mode of arguing, this is one day not lost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
divisible by two
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
festernounUS /ˈfestər/
a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
the act of departing
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
lamenessnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
Lilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
Lilian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
LiliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading According to her mode of arguing, this is one day not lost.
held dear
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading According to her mode of arguing, this is one day not lost.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading According to her mode of arguing, this is one day not lost.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
rambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
sourest
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From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
move an implement through
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading * * * * * This thought is as a death."--SHAKESPEARE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About two o'clock Archibald returns, in time for luncheon, and to resume his care of Lilian, who gives him a gentle scolding for his desertion of her in her need.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
which person or people
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next day is dark and lowering, to Lilian's great joy, who, now she is prevented by lameness from going for one of her loved rambles, finds infinite satisfaction in the thought that even were she quite well, it would be impossible for her to stir out of doors.
