used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
ATHENIANnounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
COMEDYnounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
COMPENSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
Darius
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From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
divisible by two
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
Harry's
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From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
illsnounUS /ɪlz/
plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
MADEIRAnounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
on one occasion
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
Opimian
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From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
go across or through
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
Perso
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From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
purposed
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From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
sanguinenessnoun
feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
SeizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
in or at the place that
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
which person or people
From this reading Harry, walking home one afternoon, met the Reverend Doctor Opimian, who was on his way to the Tower, where he purposed to dine and pass the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But having once fairly started, in the way of making love on the one side and responding to it on the other, they could not but continue as they had begun, and she permitted him to go on building castles in the air, in which the Christmas of the ensuing year was arrayed in the brightest apparel of fire and festival.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Farewell, old friends: and even if ills surround you, Seize every joy the passing day can bring, For wealth affords no pleasure to the dead.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dorothy had begun to hope that Harry's news might be true, but even Harry's sanguineness began to give way: the pertinacity with which the young master remained at home threw a damp on their expectations.
Æschylus
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From this reading HOPES AND FEARS--COMPENSATIONS IN LIFE--ATHENIAN COMEDY--MADEIRA AND MUSIC--CONFIDENCES (Greek Passage) The Ghost of Darius to the Chorus, in the Perso of Æschylus.
