the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
Gallilee's
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From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked sadly pale, I thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked sadly pale, I thought.
a female domestic
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
a brief written record
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
Ovidnoun
Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
Ovid's
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From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He looked sadly pale, I thought.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Please to excuse me, Miss; I hope Mr. Ovid isn’t ill?
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading He looked sadly pale, I thought.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
make square
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He looked sadly pale, I thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In those two lines, Ovid’s note began and ended.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Gallilee’s maid--deeply interested in an appointment which was not without precedent in her own experience--ventured on an expression of sympathy, before she returned to the servants’ hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Pray come to me; I am waiting for you in the garden of the Square.”
