Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

later than; following

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

next to; at the side of

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

dearly loved

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

opinion or judgment

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

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

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

the state of being humble and unimportant

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

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

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

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From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

leave undone or leave out

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

throughout a period of time

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

above and across; more than

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

done under pressure

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

express in words

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

possessive form of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

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

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

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From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

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

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’

a Caucasian

From this reading Violet’s face, white as a lily, was on the pillow, and a little dark downy head was beside her.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lowliest flowers the closest cling to earth, And they first feel the sun; so violets blue, So the soft star-like primrose drenched in dew, The happiest of spring’s happy fragrant birth, To gentlest touches, sweetest tones reply; So humbleness, with her low-breathed voice, Can steal o’er man’s proud heart, and win his choice.

the words that are spoken

From this reading ‘I did not know--’ were Theodora’s first words, and their dissatisfied sound made Arthur regret his abrupt introduction; though she recovered herself enough to say something of gladness, and of hopes that Violet was comfortable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘She is ready to see you,’ said Arthur, meeting Theodora, as she came down at nine the next morning after church.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A sense of being too late, of neglect and disappointment, rushed over Theodora, and made her looks not what the mother expected, as with smiling eyes and feeble voice she said, ‘Your niece, dear Theodora.’