used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
BINDverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
CORDSnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
Disney'snounUS /ˈdɪzniz/
possessive form of “disney” — United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
a social unit living together
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
How
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From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
Hulbert
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From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
SILKENadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
the rays of the sun
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could any man plead for his own pleasure--for the roses and sunshine of life--in the presence of that deep despair?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Hulbert was not selfish enough to plead for his personal happiness in the midst of a household shadowed by the foreboding of a great sorrow.
WE'LL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Martin Disney’s face, as he looked at his wife in those moments which too plainly marked the progress of decay, was in itself enough to put a check upon a lover’s impatience.
but in spite of that
From this reading “He knows that he is doomed to lose her,” thought Hulbert; “knows it, and yet tries to hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WE’LL BIND YOU FAST IN SILKEN CORDS.”
