used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
matters of personal concern
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
Betsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
divisible by two
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
communicated in words
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
hankeringnounUS /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/
a yearning for something or to do something
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
a particular point in time
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
PANACEAnounUS /ˌpænəˈsiːə/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
a special situation
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
unbeseeming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To hear about lords and ladies, and their crimes and adventures, was lovely; but to dwell upon people of common birth, and in trade, was most unbeseeming.
precisely as stated
From this reading And Betsy grew hot at the mere idea of my hankering after a miller's affairs, as she very rudely expressed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PANACEA As if my own trouble were not enough, so deeply was I grieved by this sad news that I had a great mind to turn back on my own and fly to far-off disasters.
at the time that
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
in or at the place that
From this reading To do so appeared for the moment a noble thing, and almost a duty; but now, looking back, I perceive that my instinct was right when it told me to stay where I was, and see out my own sad story first.
which person or people
From this reading A man who mended his own mill, and had hands like horn--well, even she was of better blood than that, she hoped.
