used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
centred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
COOKEnounUS /kʊk/
United States journalist (born in England in 1908)
From this reading COOKE.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
forest'snounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
possessive form of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
not any; not one
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
in other respects or ways
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
Rainsfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
hurting
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
male cat
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
unsteadfast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading SIR WALTER SCOTT.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There lies the sore point, which will brook no handling."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading John and Eleanor, followed by Mrs. Rainsfield and Tom, commenced their gathering of the forest's blossoms, and sauntered on without any seeming interest in their occupation; for their thoughts were otherwise centred.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "My genius whispers me Go on and win her,--for there's nought That's more unsteadfast than a woman's thought."
