used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WORDSWORTH, _Incident at Bruges_.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading WORDSWORTH, _Incident at Bruges_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
for the most part
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
dearly loved
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
yet to be or coming
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
the act of departing
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
Grisell
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From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
GRISELL'S
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From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
how
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From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
a single distinct event
From this reading WORDSWORTH, _Incident at Bruges_.
incliningnoun
the act of inclining; bending forward
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
Scrope
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From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
St
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From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
not in physical motion
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
vexingadjectiveUS /ˈveksɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
Wearmouth
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From this reading MEANWHILE Leonard was recovering and vexing himself as to his future course, inclining chiefly to making his way back to Wearmouth to ascertain how matters were going in England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
at the time that
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He exclaimed, “By St. Mary, Philip Scrope,” and starting up, began to feel for the stick which he still needed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
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 One afternoon, however, as he sat close to thine window, while Grisell sang to him one of her sweet old ballads, a face, attracted by the English words and voice, was turned up to him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading WORDSWORTH, _Incident at Bruges_.
but in spite of that
From this reading GRISELL’S PATIENCE When silent were both voice and chords, The strain seemed doubly dear, Yet sad as sweet,—for English words Had fallen upon the ear.
