Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

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

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

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

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

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

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

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

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

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

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

an amount of time

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

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

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

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

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

be seated

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

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

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

look attentively

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

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

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

at the time that

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

in or at the place that

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

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

From this reading His recollection did not go back to the period recorded in my mother's manuscript, when he was brought as a lawful heir to the home in which my early infancy was sheltered.

during the time that

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading "I remember," said Richard, "how I used to sit on a low stool at my mother's feet, and watch her, as she wrought in muslin the most beautiful flowers and devices, with a skill and rapidity which seemed miraculous to me.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading His first remembrances were associated with a mother's sorrow and loneliness,--with an humble dwelling in one of the by-lanes of the city of New York, where she toiled with her needle for their daily bread.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young as I was, I used to wonder that any one could look so sad, while producing such charming figures.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Though the circumstance of discovering a brother in the lover of my youth seems more like romance than reality, nothing could be more simple and natural than the explanation of the mystery.