used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
dearly loved
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This was his post of duty.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
at any time
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
the organ of sight
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
Gloria
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From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
not any; not one
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was his post of duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
go across or through
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading This was his post of duty.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
an educational institution
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
have in common
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was his post of duty.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The years that had been spent by Gloria in study during the school terms, or in travel during her vacations, had been passed by David Lindsay on the little sandy island near the promontory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had looked Upon it till it would not pass away, But she in these fond feelings had no share; To her he was a brother; ’twas a name Her infant friendship had bestowed on him— No more.
a late time of life
From this reading His heart Had far outgrown his years, and to his eye There was but one beloved face on earth, That ever shone upon him.
