Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

for a short time

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

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

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading And diligently he sought a meeting.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

a long fixed look

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

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

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading And diligently he sought a meeting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

your grandmother

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

not any; not one

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

and nothing more

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

above and across; more than

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

that is looked for

From this reading And diligently he sought a meeting.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

not in physical motion

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

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

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

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

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

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

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

in or at the place that

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Only for a single sleepless night was Gilian dashed by this evidence that the world was not made up of Miss Nan and himself alone.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

but in spite of that

From this reading There is a stone at Old Islay’s corner that yet one may see worn with the feet of Gilian, so often he stood there turning on his heel, lending a gaze to the street where Nan might be, and another behind to the long road over the bridge whence she must sometime come.

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

From this reading Depressions weighed on him as briefly as the keener joys elated, and in a day or two his apprehension of Young Islay had worn to a thin gossamer, and he was as ardent a lover as any one could be with what still was no more than a young lady of the imagination.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It used to be the wonder of Mr. Spencer of the Inns, beholding this cobweb-headed youth continually coming through the Arches and hanging expectant about the town-head, often the only figure there in these hot silent days to give life to the empty scene.