Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

dwell

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "What! you are not angry or grieved?

react verbally

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

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

From this reading "What! you are not angry or grieved?

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

to come or go into

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

opinion or judgment

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

well in the past; former

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading "What! you are not angry or grieved?

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

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

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

not any; not one

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

and nothing more

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

by chance

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

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

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

a special situation

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

up to a particular time

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

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From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

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

From this reading He listened, not making any answer, but only holding her fast in his arms, till at length she took courage to look up in his face.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

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

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What! you are not angry or grieved?

in or at the place that

From this reading _"It may be 'twixt four lowly walls, No show, no pride; Where sorrows oftimes enter in, But never abide.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _"It may be under palace roof, Princely and wide; No pomp foregone, no pleasure lost, No wish denied; But if beneath the diamonds' flash Sweet, kind eyes hide, A pleasant place, a happy place, Is our fireside.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, if she sits beside the hearth, Help, comfort, guide, A blessed place, a heavenly place, Is our fireside."_ The very instant Miss Gascoigne was gone, Christian, throwing herself on her husband's neck, clasping him, clinging to him, ready almost to fling herself at his knees in her passion of humility and love, told him without reserve, without one pang of hesitation or shame--perhaps, indeed, there was little or nothing to be ashamed of--every thing concerning herself and Edwin Uniacke.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What! you are not angry or grieved?