Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

state categorically

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

be silly or tease one another

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

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

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

only a very short time before

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

in motion

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

third-person singular of “obstruct” — hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

plural of “rake” — a dissolute man in fashionable society

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

in a shrewd manner

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

not in physical motion

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

moving very fast

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

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

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

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

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

in an unambiguous manner

From this reading If so, I must unequivocally assert, that, in this instance, their penetration has failed them.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

at the time that

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading Thus whirling round, together draws, Fools, fops, and rakes, for chaff and straws._ Swift.

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

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I imagine that such of my readers as are still in their teens, and of course expect to find Cupid in ambush at every corner, will now smile sagaciously, and pronounce, 'that poor Ellen was certainly in love.'

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The current of a female mind Stops thus, and turns with every wind.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _In a dull stream, which moving slow, You hardly see the current flow, When a small breeze obstructs the course, It whirls about for want of force; And in its narrow circle, gathers Nothing but chaff, and straw, and feathers.