(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
cannot
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From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
Clara
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From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
dearly loved
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
EDGARnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading STORY OF EDGAR VAUGHAN.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
nadirnounUS /ˈneɪdər/
an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
not any; not one
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STORY OF EDGAR VAUGHAN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORY OF EDGAR VAUGHAN.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
VAUGHANnounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading STORY OF EDGAR VAUGHAN.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If you can, and I fear you do, no more words are wanted; and, as an old man weary of the world, I know not whether to envy or to pity you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you cannot comprehend it without words, no words will enable you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Child Clara, for your own dear sake, as well as mine and my sweet love’s, I will not dwell on that tempestuous time.
zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Hither and thither I was flung, to the zenith star of ecstasy or the nadir gulf of agony, according as my idol pet chose to smile or frown.
