used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
(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 He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
HeliconnounUS /ˈhelɪkɑːn/
a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
HeranounUS /ˈhɪrə/
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
held dear
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
maiden's
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From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
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 But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
NarcissusnounUS /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/
bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
not any; not one
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
and nothing more
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
others
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From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
go across or through
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
express in words
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
express in speech
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
the season of growth
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
spurnverbUS /spɜːrn/
reject with contempt
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Alas! alas!" cried Echo after them, and could say no more, though she longed to speak and beg Hera to forgive her.
interact in a certain way
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
at the time that
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
which person or people
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading So did it come to pass that she lost her voice, and could only say that which others put in her mouth, whether she wished it or no.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, though his face was smooth and soft as maiden's, his heart was hard as steel; and while many loved him and sighed for him, they could kindle no answering flame in his breast, but he would spurn them, and treat them with scorn, and go on his way, nothing caring.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Now, it chanced one day that the young Narcissus strayed away from his companions in the hunt, and when he tried to find them he only wandered further, and lost his way upon the lonely heights of Helicon.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was now in the bloom of his youth, nearing manhood, and fair as a flower in spring, and all who saw him straightway loved him and longed for him.
