Chapter XIV

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

anew

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

extreme mental distress

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

for the reason that

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

a young person of either sex

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

characterized by great determination

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

Experienced dreams during sleep.

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

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

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

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

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

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

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

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

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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 Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

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From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

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

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

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

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

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

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

express in words

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

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

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

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

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And because of the click of her needles Lucienne dreamt that she was a child again, under the guardianship of her old nurse, until, startled by some distant sound into completer consciousness, she opened her eyes and, with a little cry of disappointment, raised herself in bed.

up to a particular time

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.

at the time that

From this reading They had carried her into her bedroom, and Madame Gaumont had determined to wait for the time when her charge should wake up.

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

From this reading Lucienne lay long in the deep sleep which Madame Gaumont’s swiftly-administered potion had produced.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Lucienne’s bed was in shadow, but in the far corner of the room there was a bright patch from a shaded lamp, beside which sat the widow knitting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FAREWELL “If we must part, Then let it be like this; Not heart on heart, Nor with the useless anguish of a kiss; But touch my hand and say: ‘Until to-morrow or some other day, If we must part.’” —ERNEST DOWSON, _A Valediction_.