the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
anew
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
AGNES
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From this reading AGNES DINON’S PARTY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
a line of approach
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
Dinon
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From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
DINON'S
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From this reading AGNES DINON’S PARTY.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
apart from; not including
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
finger-tips
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From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
Hayn
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From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
How
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From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
a single distinct event
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
Lucia
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From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
come together
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
a particular point in time
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
and nothing more
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AGNES DINON’S PARTY.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Except for the blissful incident of the arrested drive on the Avenue, he had not seen her since the evening when he had raised her hand to his lips.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He had haunted the Avenue every afternoon, not daring to hope that the carriage would again be stopped in its course, but that at least he might see her passing face.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How the thought of that moment sent the blood leaping to his own finger-tips!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
at the time that
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Through several days spent listlessly except when dolefully, and through several restless nights, Philip Hayn was assisted by one hope that changed only to brighten: it was that nearer and nearer came the night of the party to which Miss Agnes Dinon had invited him,--the party at which he was sure he would again meet Lucia.
