Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

later than; following

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

in addition

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

a small house with a single story

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

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

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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

From this reading ELLIOTT /of Sheffield/.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

divisible by two

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

come together

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

not any; not one

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

recurring again and again

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

a small stream

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading ELLIOTT /of Sheffield/.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

a request to be present

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

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

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Maltravers himself, alarmed and amazed, descended from the vehicle: he was in deep mourning.

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

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

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

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

at the time that

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

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

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

during the time that

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading IT was a little more than three weeks after that fearful night, when the chaise of Maltravers stopped at the cottage door--the windows were shut up; no one answered the repeated summons of the post-boy.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He went impatiently to the back entrance; that also was locked; round to the French windows of the drawing-room, always hitherto half-opened, even in the frosty days of winter,--they were now closed like the rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."

but in spite of that

From this reading "Yet he beholds her with the eyes of mind-- He sees the form which he no more shall meet; She like a passionate thought is come and gone, While at his feet the bright rill bubbles on."