Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

third-person singular of “alter” — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

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

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

of short duration or distance

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

the boundary of a surface

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

divisible by two

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

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

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

move about in a confused manner

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

not any; not one

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

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

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

reflecting optimism

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

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

From this reading --SHAKSPEARE.

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

required or under orders

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Dr. Flower, receiving no second message, supposed that Captain Heathcote had recovered."

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

(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 "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

at the time that

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or tends with the remover to remove: Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come: Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom."

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

From this reading "Well, you see, I reckon I know as much about this yer fever as the doctors do as never had it," replied Mrs. Redd.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why did you not send across to the hospital at the mill?" said Anne.