Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

later than; following

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

(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 If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

dearly loved

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

brought into existence

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

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 If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

an old word for “before”

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading --Fables In Song.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

brought together in one place

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE PITCHERS.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading LITTLE PITCHERS.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

only a very short time before

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading --Fables In Song.

possessive form of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading If aught in nature be unnatural, It is the slaying, by a spring-tide frost, Of Spring's own children; cheated blossoms all Betrayed i' the birth, and born for burial, Of budding promise; scarce beloved ere lost.

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

From this reading Du Meresq and Cecil were talking apart: the Colonel was to be told that evening after dinner; and Bertie had to get to Cobourg, and catch the night steamer there.

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

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole party were gathered on the lawn after breakfast, preparing for the start, and continually running backwards and forwards for something forgotten.