anew
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
how long something has existed
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
circumstantiallyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəliː/
according to circumstances
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
Dyán
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From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
FAUSTnounUS /faʊst/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading --FAUST.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
MidadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
a particular point in time
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
on one occasion
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
and nothing more
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
self-found
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From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
not in physical motion
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
a special situation
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
two times
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
precisely as stated
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "So let him journey through his earthly day: 'Mid hustling spirits go his self-found way; Find torture, bliss, in every forward stride-- He, every moment, still unsatisfied."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roy, as he listened, was half repelled, half impressed by the sheer impetus of the thing; and again he felt--as once or twice in Delhi--what centuries apart they were, though related, and almost of an age.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next morning, very early, he was closeted with Roy, sitting on the edge of his bed; cautiously, circumstantially, telling him all.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This will be only between you and me, Roy--for always," Dyán concluded gravely.
