Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

later than; following

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

(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 In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

for the reason that

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

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From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

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

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

held dear

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

engage in

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

not any; not one

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

and nothing more

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It could not be true, for they had loved each other so long.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

by chance

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

part with a possession or right

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

not in physical motion

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

not possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

up to a particular time

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

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

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

at the time that

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

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

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Ho was strongly attracted by Sybil Brandon, but, at the same time, he still felt that he ought to make an effort to win Joe back.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It seemed so unmanly to relinquish her without a struggle, just because she said she did not love him.

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From this reading When Ronald looked out of the window of his room in the hotel, on the morning after Mrs. Wyndham's dinner, the snow was falling as it can only fall in Boston.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In all the endless folk-lore of proverbs, there is perhaps no adage more true than that which warns young people to beware of a new love until they have done with the old, and as Ronald Surbiton reflected on his position, the old rhyme ran through his head.