Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

consider or hold as true

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

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From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a desirable state

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

greatly pleased

From this reading Mr. Gryll was delighted.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

let have

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

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From this reading Mr. Gryll was delighted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

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From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Gryll was delighted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

not any; not one

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

set in advance

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading His niece could not have made a choice more thoroughly to his mind.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

coming next after the twenty-seventh in position

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

not necessary

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The gentleman being predetermined to propose, and the lady to accept, there was little to be said, but that little was conclusive.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

at the time that

From this reading What passed between Algernon and Morgana, when the twenty-eighth morning brought his probation to a close, it is unnecessary to relate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading REJECTED SUITORS--CONCLUSION (Greek passage) May the Gods grant what your best hopes pursue, A husband, and a home, with concord true; No greater boon from Jove's ethereal dome Descends, than concord in the nuptial home --Ulysses to Nausicaa, in the sixth book of the Odyssey.