Chapter XXII

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

(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 Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

true confidential information

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

remove the dust from

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

only a very short time before

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

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

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

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

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the act of tarrying

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

having hills and crags

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

not used up

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

relieve from

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE: _Sonnets_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the quality of being significant

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “sonnet” — a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading --SHAKESPEARE: _Sonnets_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

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

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

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

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

not swept or having sweep

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

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

From this reading Rich people, who know nothing of these vulgar details, can hardly imagine their significance in the history of multitudes of human lives in which the sensibilities are never adjusted to the external conditions.

which person or people

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.

plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading Custom calls me to't; What custom wills, in all things should we do't.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To hear with eyes is part of love's rare wit.

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

From this reading The dust on antique time would lie unswept, And mountainous error be too highly heaped For truth to over-peer.--_Coriolanus._ In the afternoon Mr. Lyon went out to see the sick amongst his flock, and Esther, who had been passing the morning in dwelling on the memories and the few remaining relics of her parents, was left alone in the parlor amidst the lingering odors of the early dinner, not easily got rid of in that small house.