used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
Berwick
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From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
confined by bonds
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
one or the other of two
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
Gowrie
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From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
Julia
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From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
go away from a place
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
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 I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
lozengesnounUS /ˈlɔːzəndʒəz/
plural of “lozenge” — a small aromatic or medicated candy
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
not one, and not any
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
Rhind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Julia looks up at Gowrie, and smiles, and his eyes glance cheerfully.
vellumnoun
a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
precisely as stated
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doubtless they could do without Mr. Rhind either, as he sits there in the window of the old-fashioned inn, with its deep bay and its small lozenges of glass, and its heavy frame of lead and iron.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There must be some jest between them, light and happy, with none of the world's bitterness--the jest of two lovers' hearts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would that I knew what it is; but the words are spoken in a whisper, for Mr. Rhind is there with his everlasting little volume bound in vellum, and I may as well leave them at Berwick, too, and go on before, to see what reception was preparing for them in a distant place.
but in spite of that
From this reading I love not to leave Gowrie and Julia so long, and yet they are very happy without me.
