Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against you first I sinned.

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From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

(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 Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

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From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Against you first I sinned.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

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

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

come together

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

not any; not one

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

on one occasion

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

with low volume

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

From this reading Against you first I sinned.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

express in words

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

in the direction of

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

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

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

at the time that

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

in or at the place that

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

during the time that

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Her ferocity of manner all was gone, and the poor, white-haired creature sat quietly where Alice had put her, while the story proceeded:

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You are my oldest victim, and it's meet I should begin with you."

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

a late time of life

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, with me--me first, and tell me quick of my stolen baby," she faintly moaned.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE CONVICT'S STORY "It is not an easy task to confess how bad one has been," the stranger said, "and once no power could have tempted me to do it; but several years of prison life have taught me some wholesome lessons, and I am not the same man I was when, Densie Densmore"--and his glance turned toward her--"when I met you, and won your love.