Chapter III

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

later than; following

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

(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 Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Yet is there One that always watches.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

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

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

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

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

any large and important church

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

the organ of sight

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a revue with elaborate costuming

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

a half of an hour

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

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

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

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

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

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 We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

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

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

subject to death

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

not any; not one

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

express in words

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading How comes it that when we hide ourselves from man, we think no shame to expose our follies to man’s Creator?

a particular situation

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

your usual mood

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

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

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet is there One that always watches.

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

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

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

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

without ceremony or formality

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Yet is there One that always watches.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Fortunate is it for us all, that we have neither the invisible cap, nor the shoes of swiftness, that did their owner such good service in the fairy tale.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

at the time that

From this reading We might be astonished, not to say disgusted, could we follow our nearest and dearest for one short half-hour after they have left our sight; could we see them, when they think no mortal eye is upon their actions, we might smile or we might weep, according as our temperament bordered upon the sentimental or the cynical.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet is there One that always watches.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE HANDSOME GOVERNESS BLIND-MAN’S BUFF--AN UNCEREMONIOUS INTRODUCTION--THE MUSIC-MISTRESS--A CATHEDRAL TOWN--THE YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY--MARY DELAVAL AND HER ADMIRER--AN ATTACK REPULSED--THE MILITARY ROUTED--A PRECARIOUS LIVELIHOOD Little, indeed, do one half the world know how the other half live.