Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

(used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

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

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

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

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

(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 Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

of great significance or value

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

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

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

engage in

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

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

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

superlative of “tiny” — very small

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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

From this reading Mrs. Transome had no reluctance to keep a small secret from her son, and no betrayal was made of that previous "engagement" of Esther's with her father.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

the act of testing something

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

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

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tiniest birds, With softest downy breasts, have passions in them, And are brave with love.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Esther was so placed in the Court, under Mrs. Transome's wing, as to see and hear everything without effort: Harold had received them at the hotel, and had observed that Esther looked ill, and was unusually abstracted in her manner; but this seemed to be sufficiently accounted for by her sympathetic anxiety about the result of a trial in which the prisoner at the bar was a friend, and in which both her father and himself were important witnesses.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Oh, it is not loud tones and mouthingness, 'Tis not the arms akimbo and large strides, That make a woman's force.

but in spite of that

From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.

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From this reading Why, there are maidens of heroic touch, And yet they seem like things of gossamer You'd pinch the life out of, as out of moths.