aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
(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 Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
Avondale
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From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
the act of departing
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
detains
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From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
let fall to the ground
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
enamoured
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From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
at any time
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
a state of high honor
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
Gondimar
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From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Has he one?—I think not?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
Myrtlegrove
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From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Has he one?—I think not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Has he one?—I think not?
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
Sophia's
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From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
express in words
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will this love of gaiety never subside.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And what detains you in town?” said Gondimar, on the eve of Mrs. Seymour and Sophia’s departure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young duke is more enamoured of the lustre of his diamond ring and broach, than of the brightest eyes that ever gazed on him; and though the words glory and renown drop from the mouth of Buchanan, love, I think, has lost his time in aiming arrows at his heart.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tell me, Lady Avondale, do you believe all that the Duke of Myrtlegrove, and your more warlike cousin have said to you?—What means the blush on your indignant cheek?
