used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
anew
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
cause to be bored
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
lacking funds
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
fountain-head
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From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
brought together in one place
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
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 "God help thee, then!
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "God help thee, then!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
Livingstone'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
not any; not one
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
spilledverbUS /spɪld/
past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "God help thee, then!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "God help thee, then!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I'll see thy face no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The hot blood ebbed back in Guy Livingstone's veins, and froze at its fountain-head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Like water spilled upon the plain, Not to be gathered up again, Is the old love I bore."
at the time that
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Before that long caress was ended, close behind them there broke forth a low, plaintive cry, such as might be wrung from the bravest of delicate women, in her extremity of pain, when stricken by a heavy brutal hand.
