used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
react verbally
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
dearly loved
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
a long fixed look
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
the act of departing
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
heaven-sweet
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From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
How
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From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
I've
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From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
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 Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
Queenie
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From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
not in physical motion
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading For some moments after he had ceased speaking, Queenie still sat there, regarding him with that same intensity of gaze that made him feel a trifle uneasy.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Dreams, we have spent full many a lingering hour Of heaven-sweet rest Together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why do you not answer me?” he queried, impatiently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Are you with me in my valiant scheme for a fortune--I was going to add, or are you against me? but I know you would not dare thwart me in my desires.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
a late time of life
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wrapped in your most secret bower, With vision blest, I’ve seen the budding of Love’s fairy flower Within my breast; How long is it, dear love, since we were face to face, Full many years; Look deep into my heart--there you will trace Your myriad tears.”
