used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
on or to one side
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
flitted
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From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
fro
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From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
a social unit living together
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
HOW
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From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
IMPOSEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
for more time
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
with low volume
From this reading He sat quietly smoking for a time and watched her through the smoke.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He sat quietly smoking for a time and watched her through the smoke.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He sat quietly smoking for a time and watched her through the smoke.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
express in words
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He sat quietly smoking for a time and watched her through the smoke.
up to a particular time
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He sat quietly smoking for a time and watched her through the smoke.
very small
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Then he laid aside his pipe and caught her as she passed one time, and drew her to his knee, and she felt the strong arm round her waist throbbing furiously.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After supper she flitted to and fro on her household duties like a bird in its tiny cage, and there seemed no end to the things she had to do, though what might be the necessity for them all he could not tell, nor could she have told if he had asked her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HOW HOPE IMPOSED HER WILL UPON HIM As Paul sat before the stove and watched Hope prepare his supper, that first night of his return, his whole being ached for her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was so much to have her love, and to have her there, that he would ask no more till--till he could wait no longer.
