Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

how long something has existed

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

(of a current) reversing direction

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

subject to appointment

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

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

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

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

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

with brightness

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

lacking funds

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

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From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

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From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

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From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

assemble or get together

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

a young female

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

depressingly dark

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

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

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

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

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

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

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

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

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

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

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

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

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

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

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

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From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

held or filled or in use

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

having a slight and rapid trembling motion

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

the possibility of future success

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

in the near future

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

being five more than thirty

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A DANGEROUS TRIP TO DERBY-TOWN The next morning broke brightly, but soon clouds began to gather and a storm seemed imminent.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

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

From this reading We feared that the gloomy prospect of the sky might keep Dorothy and Madge at home, but long before the appointed hour John and I were at the Royal Arms watching eagerly for the Haddon coach.

at the time that

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

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

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

which person or people

From this reading But when I recalled Madge in all her beauty, purity, and helplessness, my cynicism left me, and I, who had enjoyed all of life's ambitious possibilities, calmly reached the conclusion that it is sometimes a blessed privilege to be a fool.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading At the inn we occupied a room from which we could look into the courtyard, and at the window we stood alternating between exaltation and despair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

a late time of life

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading When my cogitations turned upon myself--a palpitating youth of thirty-five, waiting with beating heart for a simple blind girl little more than half my age; and when I remembered how for years I had laughed at the tenderness of the fairest women of the French and Scottish courts--I could not help saying to myself, "Poor fool! you have achieved an early second childhood."