Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

anew

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading His face, too, beamed with happiness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

the organ of sight

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

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

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

given to merry frolicking

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

the act of departing

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading His face, too, beamed with happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading His face, too, beamed with happiness.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

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

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading LULU.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

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

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

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

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

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

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His face, too, beamed with happiness.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.

look attentively

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

at the time that

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore so bright a face, was so merry and frolicsome, that it was a pleasure to watch her, especially when with her husband, and not aware that any other eye was upon her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

but in spite of that

From this reading Elsie's eyes resting upon them would sometimes fill with tears--half of joy in their felicity, half of sorrowful yet tender reminiscence.

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

From this reading Before two days had passed Zoe was quite herself again, and as full of delight at the prospect of going away for a little trip as any child could have been.