used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
don't
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From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
at any time
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
set up or found
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
long-purples
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From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
loosestrifenounUS /ˈluːsstraɪf/
any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
a particular point in time
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
not any; not one
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
perishablenounUS /ˈperɪʃəbəl/
food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Pauline, you don't think I ought to surrender my intention, do you?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "And really," Guy went on, as already the banks of yellow loosestrife were become banks of long-purples, "there is no reason why for us in a way this river should not flow on for ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He and Pauline were leaning over the rail of the barge, and Guy felt a sudden impulse to snatch at the bank rich in that moment with yellow loosestrife, and by his action arrest for ever the progress of the barge, so that for ever they would stay like the lovers on a Grecian urn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear, everything had seemed so perishable before I found you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "If only this young Thames flowed on for ever," said Guy.
