abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
Alice
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From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
terminate
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
command with authority
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
at any time
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
Everard's
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From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
destroyed or killed
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
not any; not one
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
on one occasion
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
and nothing more
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I hate people in the clouds,” cried the Doctor, as he led her to her new apartment.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
retrospections
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From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
term of address for a man
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
slumbers
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From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
in a swift manner
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
thoughtlesslyadverb
in a thoughtless manner
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
treadsnounUS /tredz/
plural of “tread” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading At Sir Everard’s, Alice was treated with impertinent curiosity, tedious advice and unwise severity.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Bright prospects carry the thoughts onward; but for the mourning heart, it is the direct reverse:—it lives on the memory of the past; traces ever the same dull round; and loses itself in vain regrets, and useless retrospections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
which person or people
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time which passes swiftly and thoughtlessly for the rich and the gay, treads ever with leaden foot, for those who are miserable and deserted.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading No joyous morn now rose to break the slumbers of the once innocent and happy Alice: peace of mind was gone, like the lover who had first won her affections only, it seemed, to abandon her to shame and remorse.
